Books with author Robert Martinez

Practical Software Architecture Solutions from the Legendary Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) By applying universal rules of software architecture, you can dramatically improve developer productivity throughout the life of any software system. Now, building upon the success of his best-selling books Clean Code and The Clean Coder, legendary software craftsman Robert C. Martin (“Uncle Bob”) reveals those rules and helps you apply them. Martin’s Clean Architecture doesn’t merely present options. Drawing on over a half-century of experience in software environments of every imaginable type, Martin tells you what choices to make and why they are critical to your success. As you’ve come to expect from Uncle Bob, this book is packed with direct, no-nonsense solutions for the real challenges you’ll face–the ones that will make or break your projects. Learn what software architects need to achieve–and core disciplines and practices for achieving it Master essential software design principles for addressing function, component separation, and data management See how programming paradigms impose discipline by restricting what developers can do Understand what’s critically important and what’s merely a “detail” Implement optimal, high-level structures for web, database, thick-client, console, and embedded applications Define appropriate boundaries and layers, and organize components and services See why designs and architectures go wrong, and how to prevent (or fix) these failures Clean Architecture is essential reading for every current or aspiring software architect, systems analyst, system designer, and software manager–and for every programmer who must execute someone else’s designs. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

Eleven-year-old Tommy's classmates are annoyed with him for always goofing off and disrupting class. Tommy has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which makes sitting still, being quiet and focusing on the teacher difficult. His friends, brothers Aiden and Jacob, want to help. But Tommy's two buddies are more than just siblings, they're actually Ninjas! Their power comes from the magic of two ancient Ninja rings that their great-great-grandfather, an explorer, passed down to them. Aiden and Jacob's Ninja rings give them the power to understand how Tommy's ADHD brain thinks differently. They help him adapt to challenges in the classroom, on the playground, and at home. Through the powerful bonds of friendship, Aiden and Jacob learn that Tommy’s different way of seeing the world gives him some superpowers, too! Blending humor and action-hero fantasy, Entering the Deep Unknown (The Amazing Ninja Brothers), is the perfect read for kids, parents, friends and teachers navigating the challenges and opportunities of ADHD.

Eleven-year-old Tommy's classmates are annoyed with him for always goofing off and disrupting class. Tommy has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which makes sitting still, being quiet and focusing on the teacher difficult. His friends, brothers Aiden and Jacob, want to help. But Tommy's two buddies are more than just siblings, they're actually Ninjas! Their power comes from the magic of two ancient Ninja rings that their great-great-grandfather, an explorer, passed down to them. Aiden and Jacob's Ninja rings give them the power to understand how Tommy's ADHD brain thinks differently. They help him adapt to challenges in the classroom, on the playground, and at home. Through the powerful bonds of friendship, Aiden and Jacob learn that Tommy’s different way of seeing the world gives him some superpowers, too! Blending humor and action-hero fantasy, Entering the Deep Unknown (The Amazing Ninja Brothers), is the perfect read for kids, parents, friends and teachers navigating the challenges and opportunities of ADHD.

A story of positivity that seeks to bring an awareness to everyone about the importance of compassion, kindness, and caring. The story finds "Sparkle" the elf on a lone journey intent on bringing a change to his elven land. His efforts to be nice to all truly pays dividends for him and the millions of elves across his world, and adjoining worlds. By empowering others to build a world that supports us all to grow in peace, "Sparkle" ignites a "Shine" in all of us that flourishes today with each kind act that occurs. Enjoy "The Story of Sparkle and Shine," where #SPARKLE means, "Spread Positive Acts Regarding Kind Loving Encounters", and #Shine means to "Significantly Help Increase Niceness Everywhere."

Stressing about your University of Texas at Austin undergraduate application?Ease your worries and increase your chances of gaining admission to your dream school with these winning tips and strategies from former UT Admissions Counselor Kevin Robert Martin. A Fulbright Fellow who graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UT-Austin, Kevin has reviewed and scored thousands of applications. Use his inside perspective to maximize your admissions chances not just at UT but at selective universities nationwide. Put yourself in your reviewer’s shoes to better understand this complicated and uncertain process. Kevin shares entertaining stories from visiting hundreds of schools and working with thousands of students.His comprehensive guide tells readers everything he wishes he could have said when he worked for UT-Austin.Learn exactly how UT reviews students for their first-choice major using the Academic and Personal Achievement Index.Dispel dozens of myths and misconceptions and understand what really counts.Craft compelling Apply Texas essays and build an effective expanded resume by referencing real student applications.Explore a data-driven look at how race in admissions, the Abigail Fisher Supreme Court Case, and how the top 7 percent law influences decisions.Examine more than twenty charts visualizing seven years of applicant and admitted student data for popular majors like the McCombs School of Business, the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Moody College of Communications, and Computer Science.Elevate your application for Business, Plan II, and College of Natural Sciences Honors Programs.Find success in the transfer admissions process.

EVERY PARENT HOPES HIS OR HER CHILDREN WILL LEARN THE VALUE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP AND CULTIVATE LASTING BONDS. MOREOVER, EVERY CHILD AT SOME POINT LOOKS AT THE WORLD AND SEES CONFUSION. IN "ONE GOOD DAY", AUTHOR ROBERT MARTIN RECOUNTS A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP THAT RISES ABOVE THE CONFUSION TO REVEAL FUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS ABOUT BEING YOUNG. IN "ONE GOOD DAY--THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY AND SCOUT", AUTHOR MARTIN SHARES A HEARTWARMINGLY SIMPLE STORY ABOUT FRIENDSHIP AND DIVERSITY, THROUGH A YOUNG PERSON'S EYES. WHATEVER YOUR AGE, WE ALL SEEK "ONE GOOD DAY" EACH DAY. IN ROCKY AND SCOUT, TWO YOUNG BOYS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS FIND IN EACH OTHER NOT ONLY A TRUE FRIENDSHIP, BUT SOMETHING MORE. WHEN THEY ARE TOGETHER, THE WORLD BECOMES A MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACE, AND THE CONFUSION OF THE EVERYDAY WORLD EVAPORATES. AUTHOR ROBERT MARTIN GREW UP NEVER KNOWING HIS FATHER, BUT HIS HAPPY CHILDHOOD IN SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA INSPIRED HIM TO MENTOR OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE. AS A 28-YEAR POLICE PROFESSIONAL, AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE FOR A LARGE SUBURBAN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PAST FOURTEEN YEARS, HE HAS HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF HELPING MANY YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH DIFFICULT MOMENTS. HE COACHES BASEBALL AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL, AND HIS GREATEST PASSION IS THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL RBI PROGRAM, "REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES." IN THIS CAPACITY, MARTIN ENJOYS HELPING UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUNG MEN FIND THEIR WAY IN THE WORLD.

The Caterpillar Who Decided Not To Be a Butterfly is a charming little book about a caterpillar who, as the title says, does not want to be a butterfly. Told from the perspective of a reluctant caterpillar, the story is a fable about the "changes" in an insect's life. It mixes humor, playfulness, and a touch of sadness as the hero slinks his way on a journey of self-discovery. Even though it is for children, The Caterpillar Who Decided Not To Be a Butterfly is a book that will resonate with older readers as well.

Eleven-year-old Tommy's classmates are annoyed with him for always goofing off and disrupting class. Tommy has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which makes sitting still, being quiet and focusing on the teacher difficult. His friends, brothers Aiden and Jacob, want to help. But Tommy's two buddies are more than just siblings, their actually Ninjas! Their power comes from the magic of two ancient Ninja rings that their great-great-grandfather, an explorer, passed down to them. Aiden and Jacob's Ninja rings give them the power to understand how Tommy's ADHD brain thinks differently. They help him adapt to challenges in the classroom, on the playground, and at home. Through the powerful bonds of friendship, Aiden and Jacob learn that Tommy's different way of seeing the world gives him some superpowers, too! Blending humor and action-hero fantasy, Entering the Deep Unknown (The Amazing Ninja Brothers), is the perfect read for kids, parents, friends and teachers navigating the challenges and opportunities of ADHD.

Stressing about your University of Texas at Austin undergraduate application?Ease your worries and increase your chances of gaining admission to your dream school with these winning tips and strategies from former UT Admissions Counselor Kevin Robert Martin. A Fulbright Fellow who graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UT-Austin, Kevin has reviewed and scored thousands of applications. Use his inside perspective to maximize your admissions chances not just at UT but at selective universities nationwide. Put yourself in your reviewer’s shoes to better understand this complicated and uncertain process. Kevin shares entertaining stories from visiting hundreds of schools and working with thousands of students.His comprehensive guide tells readers everything he wishes he could have said when he worked for UT-Austin.Learn exactly how UT reviews students for their first-choice major using the Academic and Personal Achievement Index.Dispel dozens of myths and misconceptions and understand what really counts.Craft compelling Apply Texas essays and build an effective expanded resume by referencing real student applications.Explore a data-driven look at how race in admissions, the Abigail Fisher Supreme Court Case, and how the top 7 percent law influences decisions.Examine more than twenty charts visualizing seven years of applicant and admitted student data for popular majors like the McCombs School of Business, the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Moody College of Communications, and Computer Science.Elevate your application for Business, Plan II, and College of Natural Sciences Honors Programs.Find success in the transfer admissions process.

A story of positivity that seeks to bring an awareness to everyone about the importance of compassion, kindness, and caring. The story finds "Sparkle" the elf on a lone journey intent on bringing a change to his elven land. His efforts to be nice to all truly pays dividends for him and the millions of elves across his world, and adjoining worlds. By empowering others to build a world that supports us all to grow in peace, "Sparkle" ignites a "Shine" in all of us that flourishes today with each kind act that occurs. Enjoy "The Story of Sparkle and Shine," where #SPARKLE means, "Spread Positive Acts Regarding Kind Loving Encounters", and #Shine means to "Significantly Help Increase Niceness Everywhere."

A trip through Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America leads Rob Martinez to rethink "absolute truths" and, on the way, discover where all the smiles of the world are kept; how the Dutch experience the power of the wind; what is the price we must pay to achieve our goals, and how much do we know about inspiration, dreams, and our capabilities. Also, you will get to know the ups and downs of living together with some teenagers in Buenos Aires, which will give rise to reflection on love, friendship, and ultimately, our way of relating. The tour is completed with stories that address -from humor, while always leaving the door open for debate- the process of spiritual, creative and professional growth. The articles that make up the "Time and the Place of Things" are not simple stories without an exact chronology. If the texts sound different from each other it is because they were written years apart, along which the ideas mutated, the capacity for observation was sharpened and a voice, with which we can identify at all times, was consolidated.

He is a legend. He is a mystery. And he can only be seen by children. He is the Gray Man.Ten year old “TJ” is about to embark on a journey that no one in this small Florida town has ever taken – and lived. Strange things are going on and it all leads to one thing for TJ and his family: a one on one encounter with the most feared Urban Legend in town. Will he be the only person who has ever seen the Gray Man and lived?