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
Gunhawk
Audiobooks anytime, anywhere β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Whip Chu
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience.
Highlander Monk
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Lewd Dice
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Troubadour
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AlertXis
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Maple Destroyer
Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
Frosty
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Shy Warrior
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Bombay Shivers
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Hyper
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Demo Tequila
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in β all thanks to this app. The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant companion for literary adventures.
Little Drunk Girl
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. πΆπ Setting the mood with stories instead of songs β this app is my go-to playlist! π§π ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
Chameleon
Kudos for the thoughtfully curated collections β I'm discovering hidden gems! Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Tweety Bun Bun
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. π Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks β wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! ππ§
Slint FUBAR
I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked! The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
BuffFreak
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Tart Voodoo
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. π‘ This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! π±π©βπ³ Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is a true gem.
RedFisher
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. π Transforming laundry time into a journey through fantastic stories β thank you, this app! ππ Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
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