Book description
The Phoenix Project wowed over a half-million readers. Now comes the Wall Street Journal Bestselling The Unicorn Project! "The Unicorn Project is amazing, and I loved it 100 times more than The Phoenix Project..."--FERNANDO CORNAGO, Senior Director Platform Engineering, Adidas "Gene Kim does a masterful job of showing how ... the efforts of many create lasting business advantages for all."--DR. STEVEN SPEAR, author of The High-Velocity Edge, Sr. Lecturer at MIT, and principal of HVE LLC. "The Unicorn Project is so clever, so good, so crazy enlightening!"--CORNELIA DAVIS, Vice President Of Technology at Pivotal Software, Inc., Author of Cloud Native Patterns This highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling title The Phoenix Project takes another look at Parts Unlimited, this time from the perspective of software development. In The Unicorn Project, we follow Maxine, a senior lead developer and architect, as she is exiled to the Phoenix Project, to the horror of her friends and colleagues, as punishment for contributing to a payroll outage. She tries to survive in what feels like a heartless and uncaring bureaucracy and to work within a system where no one can get anything done without endless committees, paperwork, and approvals. One day, she is approached by a ragtag bunch of misfits who say they want to overthrow the existing order, to liberate developers, to bring joy back to technology work, and to enable the business to win in a time of digital disruption. To her surprise, she finds herself drawn ever further into this movement, eventually becoming one of the leaders of the Rebellion, which puts her in the crosshairs of some familiar and very dangerous enemies. The Age of Software is here, and another mass extinction event looms--this is a story about rebel developers and business leaders working together, racing against time to innovate, survive, and thrive in a time of unprecedented uncertainty...and opportunity. "The Unicorn Project provides insanely useful insights on how to improve your technology business."--DOMINICA DEGRANDIS, author of Making Work Visible and Director of Digital Transformation at Tasktop ------ "My goal in writing The Unicorn Project was to explore and reveal the necessary but invisible structures required to make developers (and all engineers) productive, and reveal the devastating effects of technical debt and complexity. I hope this book can create common ground for technology and business leaders to leave the past behind, and co-create a better future together."--Gene Kim, November 2019
Combo Saw
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Fatsy Bear
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Venom Petunia
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DuckDuck
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Aqua Diva
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BlackExcalibur
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Skittle Mine
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
NeoGermal
This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy!
Thunder Tank
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Steel Solstice
This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. The app never crashes. Itβs reliable and stable.
Uncle Buddy
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities.
Ship Whip
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. πΌ Merging work and pleasure β audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! π»π§ π Embracing reading in the digital age β this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. π±π ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app!
NemesisX
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
General Finish
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Referee
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Fast Draw
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Jo Jo Spooky
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Venom Charms
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The voice actors are incredible β they make the characters come alive. This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization. ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience