Beyond Software Architecture: Creating and Sustaining Winning Solutions
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • News you can use, but a bit annoying
  • Reinventing the wheel
  • Very unique, yet not gripping
  • AND?
  • Software Startup 101
Beyond Software Architecture: Creating and Sustaining Winning Solutions
Luke Hohmann
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Professional
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0201775948

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars News you can use, but a bit annoying.......2006-08-29

Hohmann presents a fair amount of useful folk wisdom on enterprise software architecture. IMHO, this information is useful enough to try to struggle beyond the annoyances that Hohmann needlessly creates: (a) inventing annoying buzzwords like "tarchitecture" and misusing perjorative slang like "marketecture" (synonym: vaporware); (b) politocorrectoid smarm (all people in positions of responsibility are "she" and all low-level drones are "he"); and (c) Hohmann's very high opinion of himself.

I wish this book was on softcopy so that I could edit this stuff out. I'd have had an easier time reading it. As it is, I've had to take the book in small doses.

1 out of 5 stars Reinventing the wheel.......2006-05-08

I had great hopes for this book, but for any industry veteran it is basically a repackaging of what many other "experts" have written before. The book is needlessly verbose, but yet glosses over key points with literary hand waving. The lack of significant examples, business cases, and real world process development gives one the feeling the book is merely the presentation of a thesis or philosophy devoid of concrete real world application.

For someone just starting out in the industry they may glean some basic concepts, but there are so many more publications that do a better job and do it cleaner.

3 out of 5 stars Very unique, yet not gripping.......2006-01-24

One of the first things authors are asked by their agents, editors, or prospective publishers is to present an analysis of the other books in the genre that cover the same material as their books. Here, Luke must have had it very easy. He addresses a truly unique market niche (the interaction between technical architecture and marketing) in a way that really no one has done before or attempted to do since.

A book that handles both market segmentation and software product management in 300 odd pages is going to cover a whole lot of real estate and risks spreading the information pretty thin. Things important to folks in product management are not always the same things that are interesting to marketers. This facet of writing a book, target audience identification, is also frequently the subject of discussion with editors and publishes. Not having a clear target audience is where this book comes up a bit short.

Luke attempts to address such a breadth of software product concerns that it's hard for any one target group (technical architects or marketers) to get really interested. Although this book might be good for an entrepreneur or someone new to the field of software product management, it is, at best, a catalog of knowledge for tarchitects and marchitects and is unlikely to include anything that they haven't stumbled across in the field. A number of my colleagues have agreed with my final assessment that this is an easy book to peruse and become familiar with, yet a tough book to dive into and love.

2 out of 5 stars AND?.......2005-08-14

Perhaps I'm missing something, but it seems that while this book might provide a nice skeleton for managers straddling the line between development (techitecture) and business strategy (marketecture), the meat is simply not present. So many opportunities for REAL examples went either unaddressed completely, or worse, were answered with meaningless little 2-paragraph sidebars filled with sentences like, "then we sat down to talk about things and we decided to approach things from a different angle, blah, blah, blah." Thanks. I can't say this book was a complete waste of time but it certainly wasn't the best use of my time, either, sadly. And the coining of these ridiculous terms like "techitecture" were truly hard to take.

5 out of 5 stars Software Startup 101.......2004-07-19

Beyond Software Architecture should be required reading for anyone starting a software company - that is unless one prefers the school of hard knocks!

Luke does a fabulous job of going beyond the many books written on software and technology and beyond the many books, classes, and seminars addressing how to create a successful startup and get funded.

Hohmann's keen insight and practical advice can make an enormous difference for any group of bright and knowledgeable software engineers and/or visionary entrepreneurs with the "killer" application - a difference that can mean success. He clearly defines the space between the technology and the market and draws them together so that technologist and business person alike can gain a necessary understanding for what it takes to bring to market and sustain a successful software product.

I wish that this book had been available ten years ago and that I had read it!
Machine Quilting Solutions: Techniques for Fast &Simple to Award-Winning Designs
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Machine Quilting Solutions: Techniques for Fast &Simple to Award-Winning Designs
Christine Maraccini
Manufacturer: C&T Publishing
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ASIN: 1571203923
Release Date: 2007-05-29

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Your quilt top has a message for you...it’s trying to tell you something...what? What? What? Oh. It wants to tell you how to quilt it. Fortunately, expert machine quilter Christine Maraccini is standing by, ready to teach you to listen to that top and to guide you through every step of the machine-quilting process. Quilters will learn to take cues from the intended use of the quilt and the shapes and patterns created by piecing and appliqué. Design no-mark motifs for each space, and add stippling, microfill, even trapunto. Complete step-by-step instruction for five quilts--with three different quilting options for each--mean dozens of exciting possibilities.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book.......2007-09-16

This is one of the best books (and I have dozens)I have purchased regarding quilting the quilts. Actually, only one other author impressed me as much, and that was Karen McTavish. Great pictures, easy and fun to read. Read the whole thing twice and will again as soon as I get time. Have a pen and pad ready to draw. Great fun! Hope Christine is writing more books real soon!

5 out of 5 stars Identifies general quilting guidlines.......2007-09-07

I have taken several quilting courses, but none ever introduced the idea of designing a quilting pattern based on how the quilt is to be used. Ms. Maraccini gave me a real "AHA" moment. Also, the way she teaches the techniques of machine quilting are excellent. This book influenced my quilting on two quilts within three months of having read it.

4 out of 5 stars Tricky Quilting.......2007-08-29

This book shows how to machine quilt freehand, without a pattern! Has good examples of how to distribute pattern over the quilt, and shows clearly how to achieve this without having to fuss over tracing patterns onto your fabric first. Think of the time saved! Is a little daunting at first, but very clear and simple to follow instructions make it a very clever book.

5 out of 5 stars Develop your skills........2007-08-11

This book has great ideas for developing your free-motion quilting skills. An excellent book for domestic, short-arm and long-arm machine quilters.

5 out of 5 stars Great applique book.......2007-08-10

Very good applique book for beginners and advanced quilters, or anyone that likes applique, either handor machine. Great illustrations, and very nice projects.
Fair Share Divorce for Women, Second Edition: The Definitive Guide to Creating a Winning Solution
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Fair Share Divorce for Women, Second Edition: The Definitive Guide to Creating a Winning Solution
Kathleen A. Miller
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Release Date: 2007-03-06

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Fair Share Divorce for Women is a powerful remedy to the financial obstacles facing the more than 1.1 million women experiencing divorce each year. Certified Financial Planner Kathleen Millers book is an authoritative resource designed to give women the support, guidance and information they need to safeguard their marital assets.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Resource for an Awful Time.......2007-08-22

Kathleen Miller, a practical financial planner, has compiled one of the best and most comprehensive financial resource for women facing divorce. She likens divorce to riding an escalator "once you're on you are going to get off--whether under your own power or by being thrown off by the unrelenting process of the legal system (p. 2)."

Miller takes a tough, no-nonsense, eyes-open approach while holding your hand every step of the way. She divides the process into 5 predictable stages 1) Pre-divorce, 2) Decision, 3) Acceptance, 4) Mourning, 5) Re-Equilibrium. She addresses the various kinds of wives for example the starter wife, the corporate wife, and the alpha earner wife and how each one differs and faces different problems in divorce.

She helps you decide what to do first, shows you how to make an organized plan, what to anticipate and how to navigate through various obtacles. She aims to empower you to take control (to the degree possible) of what can be an overwhelming and unwieldy process. She shows you how to stay focused on moving forward, how to assemble a team to help you through the grueling process, how to choose the type of divorce vehicle that is best for your circumstances, how to cope with change, and most of all--how to avoid poverty. A glossary and appendixes are provided help you understand the not only the basics of finances but also some of its obscurities.

It's a pretty great book for a pretty awful time.

5 out of 5 stars Best divorce book I have read.......2007-04-10

This is the 4th book I've read on divorce. It is very well-written and highly accessible. The author approaches the process in a logical, humane fashion that left me feeling empowered, rather than burdened with list of to-dos.

The author's superb table delineating the phases of a divorce with a timeline makes it relatively easy to form the big picture of what divorce constitutes. She then deconstructs each phase with clear explanations.

After reading the entire book in 2 days, I feel confident in my understanding of what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and the emotional and legal pitfalls that I need to be aware of.

The flow from chapter to chapter makes for pleasurable reading, an comforting experience when undertaking dissolution of a marriage. Throughout the book, I felt both supported and validated by what I read.

5 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Divorcing Women.......2004-06-02

This book provides detailed information on helping women to understand their financial state. It prompts you to think about all of the essential areas that comprise the development of a financial plan for now and later. It addresses budgets, insurance, QDRO's, retirement planning and so much more. Information is power in divorce and this book helps you to think through and document financial information which will be difficult for someone less prepared to dispute!
The Phoenix Solution: Getting Serious About Winning America's Drug War
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  • A strategy for actually winning America's war on drugs.
The Phoenix Solution: Getting Serious About Winning America's Drug War
Vincent T. Bugliosi
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5 out of 5 stars A strategy for actually winning America's war on drugs........1997-03-25

Vincent Bugiosi, the prosecutor of Charles Manson (Helter Skelter) and outspoken critic of the prosecutors in the O.J. Simpson case (Outrage) has written what is the first indepth examination of America's drug policy and its failure to even moderately slow the rate that illicit drugs pour into the United States. After examining the common assumptions about drugs and performing a thorough analysis of our current drug policy, Mr. Bugliosi sets forth a step-by-step process for solving America's drug problem. In 1995, we pumped $14 billion into drug fighting. What were the results? Nothing changed. Mr Bugliosi correctly points out that our current policy isn't working. A radical new approach is necessary if we are going to end this drug epidemic.

This revolutionary books presents 2 completely seperate ideas that could bring the drug crisis to an end. The proposals are unorthodox to be sure, but they're detailed, thought provoking and practical. In addition, they're surprisingly cost effective compared with the money current spent in failed efforts.

Briefly, the proposals are a military search-and-find mission in which we send forces into the major drug producing countries and bring the drug cartel leaders to the U. S. to stand trial and sentencing. The other proposal is a relatively simple plan to stop the flow of drug-profit monies both out of and into America. The legality and historical precedents of these proposals are thoroughly and convincing presented. Mr. Bugliosi also examines the question of legalization of drugs and what ramifications that would have on our society.

"Either we are serious about fighting this terrible curse, or we are not," writes Mr. Bugliosi. If we are, then book shows how it can be done. Now if only someone with the political power in Washington would read it and have the guts to implement the proposals.
Shake That Brain: How to Create Winning Solutions and Have Fun While You're At It
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  • Having a bad day? Read this book!
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Shake That Brain: How to Create Winning Solutions and Have Fun While You're At It
Joel Saltzman
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Joel Saltzman teaches readers how to create "surprising, yet inevitable" solutions, no matter the challenge or task at hand. Easily. Consistently. And economically.

Shake That Brain! is a collection of creative and inspiring tips and tools for finding solutions in a variety of areas-from sales, marketing, and product creation to ethics, innovation, and the bottom line. Backed by powerful and compelling examples from a wide variety of real-life applications, Joel Saltzman delivers energy, edge-and lots of fun-as he guides readers through a series of proven formulas for creating outstanding solutions, from harnessing the power of opposite thinking to turning your worst ideas into your best ideas ever. Filled with exercises, easy-to-apply formulas, entertaining pop-quizzes, and eye-opening teaching examples from the world of business, technology, advertising, and more, here's a solution-finding guidebook that can be used for succeeding on the job or at home.

Joel Saltzman is a professional speaker, consultant, and bestselling author. He has conducted Shake That Brain! programs for Grey Advertising International, Harley Davidson, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Warner Bros. Studios. His work has been called "witty and rewarding" by People Magazine and he's the recipient of a national Audie award for "Best Educational and Training Audio." His website is www.shakethatbrain.com

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Joel Saltzman teaches readers how to create ""surprising, yet inevitable"" solutions, no matter the challenge or task at hand. Easily. Consistently. And economically. Shake That Brain! is a collection of creative and inspiring tips and tools for finding solutions in a variety of areas-from sales, marketing, and product creation to ethics, innovation, and the bottom line. Backed by powerful and compelling examples from a wide variety of real-life applications, Joel Saltzman delivers energy, edge-and lots of fun-as he guides readers through a series of proven formulas for creating outstanding solutions, from harnessing the power of opposite thinking to turning your worst ideas into your best ideas ever. Filled with exercises, easy-to-apply formulas, entertaining pop-quizzes, and eye-opening teaching examples from the world of business, technology, advertising, and more, here's a solution-finding guidebook that can be used for succeeding on the job or at home. Joel Saltzman is a professional speaker, consultant, and bestselling author. He has conducted Shake That Brain! programs for Grey Advertising International, Harley Davidson, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Warner Bros. Studios. His work has been called ""witty and rewarding"" by People Magazine and he's the recipient of a national Audie award for ""Best Educational and Training Audio."" His website is www.shakethatbrain.com

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Having a bad day? Read this book!.......2007-04-05

First, a caveat: I know Joel Saltzman and have worked with him. Had dinner with his family. That said, I paid full price for this book because I know that, more than knowing his stuff, Joel lives it. Shake That Brain! is indeed the culmination of Joel's own life. Get a Post-It pad (mentioned in the book as one of those accidental ideas too silly to be successful--but guess what?) and jot down some of the material, then frame your computer with them. The exuberant tone is contagious, and the premise is unarguably correct: you're the captain of your own attitude, and your mind is a storeroom full of solutions and inspiration. As an admitted self-defeating (at times) nincompoop, I have used the book to fire my own ideas and it works, from questioning assumptions, borrowing good ideas and making them better, and never throwing out an idea that isn't working at the time (it can work later, as you let it germinate). It's a modern philosophy book as much as a business title, and it demands to be put into action. More than anything, the book is FUN, and not in the superficial way that sounds. Pick it up and enjoy it. It's better than therapy, drinking, or basketball (well, professional basketball anyway). And it's fuel for your own weary but indomitable enthusiasm. Highly recommended, and I have nothing to gain from this except a better way to look at things.

4 out of 5 stars Nutritious and tasty food for thought! .......2006-10-24

When I was reading this, I couldnt help myself from comparing it with works of De Bono, and remotely with NLP. The feeling is particularly strong on Chapter 9 'Take an "Opposites" Approach' which provides suggestions as follows:-
How am I going to do all this work? => How are you going to do all this fun?
How do I get them to return my stuff? => How do they get me to return their stuff?
How do I teach this device lots of different handwriting styles? => How do I teach the users of this device one handwriting style?
How do I get telemarketers to stop annoying me? => How do I start annoying them? pg 72

Beside the above, there are many great ideas presented in quotes, points and live stories throughout the book. I like its style and structure very much, in particular the concise "Chapter take away" in the end of each chapter is great, say, in Ch12: Ask yourself "If I were a ______ what would I do? " and "What does this ______ want to be?" and in Ch16: Ask yourself, "What would ______ do?"

To conclude, all who wanna read to imrprove their creativity for solutions will be satisfied well. A helpful and fun read indeed! Highly recommended!

Below please find some of my favorite passages for your reference:-

How important is attitude? It's the difference between This is hopeless and This I can do! One will get you nowhere; the other everywhere you want to go. pg 3
If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. - Thomas Watson, founder of IBM pg 12
Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway. - John Wayne pg 17
The older sign in an airplane lavatory read: Please do not deposit anything other than toilet tissue in toilet. The newer sign read: Depositing objects other than toilet tissue in toilet could result in airplane failure. pg 21
Good moods, while they last, enhance the ability to think flexibly and with more complexity, thus making it easier to find solutions to problems, whether intellectual or interpersonal. - Daniel Coleman, EQ pg 25
The idea is to die young as late as possible. - Dr Ashley Montagu pg 28
The more ways you pose your question the better your odds of finding the right QUESTION - and the right ANSWERS. pg 64
When Stan Lee first pitched the idea of Spider Man, his boss also had misgivings: "People hate spiders. Besides, teenagers can only be side-kicks, not superheroes." pg 94
Where all men think alike no one thinks very much. - Walter Lippman pg 100
Ideas are a dime a dozen. People who implement them are priceless. - Mary Kay Ash pg 173

4 out of 5 stars Fun, Provocative and worth the read.......2006-03-30

Always looking for something to jar my thinking to another place or level and this book did it. Its probably not for everyone but the way it is written and the advice are solid for making you challenge your own way of thinking. If you are one of those stuck in change and not wanting to do things differently this book is for you.

5 out of 5 stars How to break through limitations and have more fun.......2006-03-06

Well known speaker, corporate motivator, and creative coach, Joel Saltzman, blasts through all barriers and blocks to success in this supremely accessible and FUN book. Prepare to be whisked away on a wave of L.A. energy as the author challenges your assumptions, injects hi-test creative fuel into your system, and reminds you that achieving your goal is not only doable, it's a BLAST! Inspiring quotes (the kind you stick on your mirror or monitor) are generously interspersed with observations from the author's experience along with helpful "chapter take-a-ways". After reading this book, I'm ready to conquer the world - or at least finish the book I've been working on!

5 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK!.......2006-03-02

I saw Joel Saltzman speak about 10 years and ago immediately became a fan. As soon as I saw this book, I bought it and haven't put it down since. This book will help you think outside the box and develop your own abilities in fun and productive ways. SHAKE THAT BRAIN is full of timeless wisdom but has a down to earth and engaging style. This is a laugh out loud book that is full of valuable insights and attitudes that can help you to reach your goals. If there is a better book on creative problem solving than this one, I don't know what it is. Everything in the book that I've tried works. I highly recommend this book. I'm sending it to all of my friends.
The Solution: 6 Winning Ways to Permanent Weight Loss
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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The Solution: 6 Winning Ways to Permanent Weight Loss
Laurel Mellin
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So you thought weight loss was impossible. You've tried everything: pills, shakes, diets, even surgery, but the battle to lose weight seemed like it would never end. Well, not anymore...

Now, with The Solution, Laurel Mellin, a leading expert on weight loss, gives you a proven, scientific and easy method of weight loss that ends the agony of weight problems forever. With 75 percent of Americans overweight up from 59 percent just 10 years ago The Solution gives millions of people the help they need to drop the pounds without relying on willpower or true grit.

The Solution operates on one unmistakable principle: Permanent weight loss takes going to the root of the problem. There are six root causes of weight problems: two mind, two body and two lifestyle. Each of the six causes has a corresponding cure, and when all the causes are cured, the weight problem is solved. Powerful drives to overeat and be inactive are quieted, and lifestyle changes are surprisingly easy. Weight loss seems more like an unexpected gift than a hard-earned reward. The six cures are: Mind Strong Nurturing enables you to recognize and meet your needs so emotional overeating stops. Effective Limits bolster your control to follow through with everything in life, including healthy living. Body Body Pride stimulates you to honor and accept your body and yourself. Good Health guides you in acquiring optimal personal vitality. Lifestyle Balanced Eating is a simple way of eating that brings you both health and pleasure. Mastery Living delivers the rewards of an active, fulfilling and restoring lifestyle.

The Solution quiets the mind and body drives that are the bedrock of almost all human behavior. As a result, using this approach to lose weight can prompt spontaneous improvement in other problem areas such as excessive spending, overworking, drinking and relationship difficulties. Not only are happiness, health and fulfillment enhanced, but a sense of personal renewal and transformation follow.

Laurel Mellin's powerful "six causes, six cures" approach has been developed and successfully tested at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, and has been lauded by the American Medical Association, the American Dietetic Association, U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and Life. Mellin also has appeared on Oprah, Today and Donahue to talk about her revolutionary program.

At long last, The Solution is available for adults outside the hospital setting. Dietitians and physicians from coast to coast have been inspired by Laurel Mellin's practical, empathetic and powerful approach. Now, The Solution spreads the good word to everyone and promises to solve the weight problems of millions.

For more information about The Solution , visit Laurel Mellin's site from here.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I will never get rid of this book.......2007-10-10

I absolutely loved this book. I got so much unexpected help from it. The title sounds like it's just an average diet book but it is so much more than that. In fact the book isn't about dieting at all. What it's really about is getting down to the core of why you might eat the way you shouldn't based on emotional baggage. It tries to get you to sift through your emotional history and things that may be bothering you. I found out so much about myself and why I eat and I was so happy and relieved to be able to change my habits. I recommend this to anyone that might eat out of emotions.

5 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever.......2007-04-12

This is the best book I've ever read. It has changed my life. It even helps with issues other than just weight loss.

3 out of 5 stars The Solution: For Safe, Healthy, and Permanent Weight Loss by Laurel Mellin .......2007-01-03

Good information, short and to the point. That said I have to admit I had to think which book this was, as it apparently didn't have any outstanding qualities.

5 out of 5 stars A Book Everyone Should Have.......2006-11-28

This is a very insightful book. Not only did it help me lose weight, but it is a book that can help anyone gain personal power. It teaches you easily how to manage your emotions well and how to manage/handle life as it is. Thank you Laurel for writing this book.

2 out of 5 stars Doesn't deliver the goods.......2006-06-02

This book was hyped as a "simple" solution to weight loss. The concepts may be simple but don't confuse simple with easy. The concept of climbing mount Everest is simple too. Somehow this "simple" set of solutions leads to a seemingly endless trail of products and seminars that will eventually get you where you want to be. I have no patince for a book that is merely a tease and a marketing tool to get you deeper in debt to it's author. Whatever good ideas were in this book got lost in my anger of being shilled.
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