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Kanban: Accelerating Project Success with Agile Kanban Frameworks is a comprehensive guide to implementing Kanban methodology for Agile Project Management. This book is a must-read for project managers, team leaders, and anyone involved in Agile software development looking to streamline workflows and optimize project delivery. The book begins with an overview of Agile Project Management and the benefits of using Kanban methodology, before delving into the key concepts and principles of Kanban. It provides practical guidance on how to set up a Kanban board for Agile Project Management, how to define and prioritize project requirements, and how to manage project tasks and deadlines using Kanban. Advanced Kanban techniques for Agile Project Management are also covered, including how to optimize workflow and reduce waste, scaling Agile Project Management with Kanban for larger teams and complex projects, and how to use Kanban in combination with other Agile methodologies. The book includes real-world examples and case studies from various industries, highlighting best practices and lessons learned from implementing Kanban for Agile Project Management. It also addresses common challenges and provides solutions for overcoming them. By the end of this book, readers will have a solid understanding of how to use Kanban methodology to accelerate project success and continuous improvement in their Agile Project Management practices.Show book
Natural Rain Sounds for Sleeping, Meditation & Stress Relief. The pitter-patter and splashing of raindrops has a calming effect, probably because it takes us back to a time before we were born. We hear similar sounds in our mother's womb. The monotony and evenness of the rain relaxes and calms us so that we can sleep better. WHAT YOU GET:12 hours of soothing rain!nine rain melodies, recorded with state-of-the-art recording technology for unique audio quality. Soft to heavy rain in HD stereo, perfect for falling asleep, for use in wellness and meditation areas, for radio/film/television, or as soft background sound.four bonus tracks combining soothing rain sounds and dreamlike relaxation music. All recordings instantly provide considerable inner peace and can also be very helpful for those suffering from tinnitus. Immerse yourself in a world of boundless relaxation. Lena Maria Herzig, from Basel, Switzerland, is a passionate author, yoga teacher, and globetrotter. Since 2011, she has been travelling the world as a "digital nomad," creating wonderful audio books on her travels that touch, inspire, and change the lives of many people.Show book
Sharks are some of the most fascinating and ecologically important, yet most threatened and misunderstood animals on Earth. More often feared than revered, their role as predators of the deep has earned them a reputation as a major threat to humans. But the truth is that sharks are not a danger to us—they’re in danger from us. In Why Sharks Matter, marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman urges us to overcome our misconceptions and embrace sharks as the imperiled and elegant ocean guardians they really are. Touching on everything from Shark Week to shark fin soup, overfishing to marine sanctuaries, Shiffman reveals why sharks are in trouble, why we should care, and how we can save them. A witty narrative highlighting the author’s fascinating experiences working with sharks, this exploration of the essential principles of shark conservation science and policy is full of amazing facts about both little-known and iconic shark species. It spells out how healthy shark populations support marine ecosystems—and the coastal economies that depend on them—while carefully explaining what scientists, conservationists, and readers can do to help. With his signature pragmatism and irreverence, Shiffman doesn’t shy away from explaining why much of what you’ve heard about sharks and how to save them is wrong. Perfect for shark enthusiasts, Why Sharks Matter provides an approachable, informative guide to the world of shark conservation, and an insider’s introduction to the passionate, brilliant people who work to protect our oceans. This fun read will have you looking at sharks with a fresh perspective and an understanding that their survival is crucial to the survival of another apex predator—ourselves.Show book
Are the physical laws of our universe finely tuned, such that life can exist? What does this imply about how our universe formed? Questions like these are examined in Nature's Balancing Act, presented for a wide audience. From the Big Bang to present-day research, ranging from gravitational waves to experiments on antimatter, our physical laws are shown to be slightly off balance, allowing life to exist.In its opening chapters, the following is asked: What would happen if the strong nuclear force, which binds protons and neutrons together, were slightly stronger or weaker? We know today that pushing the nuclear force off balance by just a few percent would create a different universe, unlike our own. Also, for life to exist, there must be a slight imbalance in the way matter and antimatter were created in the Big Bang. These are just two examples of the fine tuning of physical laws that must happen for the cosmological conditions to be right for life to exist. If the universe wasn't “just so,” you wouldn't be here to hear about it!Even with a favorable universe, how did life on Earth begin? Can human life continue to exist for millions of years, or will we cause our own extinction? These topics are considered in the book and provide a fascinating look at our existence on Earth and the possibility of life elsewhere.Show book
The journey toward modern power cell technology began with a simple, yet profound, question: How could we store energy efficiently for future use? Early efforts to store and harness energy date back to the 19th century, but it wasn't until the 20th century that the foundations for power cells—an essential part of our energy storage systems—were truly laid. In the 1950s, the advent of the first rechargeable batteries marked a critical turning point. While earlier technologies had focused on single-use solutions, the development of rechargeable batteries, such as the nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery, offered a glimpse into the potential for sustainable energy storage. Scientists, engineers, and inventors sought to solve the problem of storing energy in a way that was both compact and reliable, an issue that had long hampered the efficiency of early electrical systems. The early breakthroughs were just the beginning. As the world began to recognize the importance of renewable energy sources—wind, solar, and hydroelectric power—the need for effective energy storage became even more pressing. Renewable energy production, often intermittent, required reliable methods to store excess energy for times when generation was low. This gave rise to research into more efficient and sustainable battery technologies, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in energy storage.Show book
A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking listeners from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an essential task, to the intellectual origins of the metric system in the French Revolution, and from the surprisingly animated rivalry between metric and imperial, to our current age of the "quantified self." At every turn, Vincent is keenly attuned to the political consequences of measurement, exploring how it has also been used as a tool for oppression and control. Beyond Measure reveals how measurement is not only deeply entwined with our experience of the world, but also how its history encompasses and shapes the human quest for knowledge.Show book
