Information Architecture

Information architecture (IA) is far more challenging - and necessary - than ever. To guide you through this broad ecosystem, this popular guide - now in its fourth edition - provides essential concepts, methods, and techniques for digital design that have withstood the test of time. UX designers, product managers, developers, and anyone involved in digital design will learn how to create semantic structures that will help people engage with your message.

The inspirational best seller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our why. Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time - with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand purpose at work, to ask what was the why of their organization. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, and these ideas remain as relevant and timely as ever.

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.

James Gleick, the author of the best sellers Chaos and Genius, now brings us a work just as astonishing and masterly: A revelatory chronicle and meditation that shows how information has become the modern era’s defining quality - the blood, the fuel, the vital principle of our world. The story of information begins in a time profoundly unlike our own, when every thought and utterance vanishes as soon as it is born.

Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory that has permitted the rapid development of all sorts of communication, from color television to the clear transmission of photographs from the vicinity of Jupiter. Even more revolutionary progress is expected in the future.

User story mapping is a valuable tool for software development, once you understand why and how to use it. This insightful book examines how this often misunderstood technique can help your team stay focused on users and their needs without getting lost in the enthusiasm for individual product features. Author Jeff Patton shows you how changeable story maps enable your team to hold better conversations about the project throughout the development process. Your team will learn to come away with a shared understanding of what you’re attempting to build and why.

This book is a consolidation of 16+ years of experience, knowledge, and tips gathered while working in the Information Technology Industry.

If keeping your business or your family safe from cybersecurity threats is on your to-do list, Cybersecurity for Dummies will introduce you to the basics of becoming cyber-secure! You'll learn what threats exist, and how to identify, protect against, detect, and respond to these threats, as well as how to recover if you have been breached!

In the years following her role as the lead author of the international best seller, Limits to Growth - the first book to show the consequences of unchecked growth on a finite planet - Donella Meadows remained a pioneer of environmental and social analysis until her untimely death in 2001. Thinking in Systems is a concise and crucial book offering insight for problem-solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. Edited by the Sustainability Institute's Diana Wright, this essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers and equations and into the tangible world....

Author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigate the diverse data landscape by examining the pros and cons of various technologies for processing and storing data. Software keeps changing, but the fundamental principles remain the same. With this book, software engineers and architects will learn how to apply those ideas in practice, and how to make full use of data in modern applications.

Like it or not, your every move is being watched and analyzed. Consumers' identities are being stolen, and a person's every step is being tracked and stored. What once might have been dismissed as paranoia is now a hard truth, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand. In this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick illustrates what is happening without your knowledge - and he teaches you "the art of invisibility".

Widely used in classes, as well as sold to people operating successfully in the business world, the eagerly awaited revision of Influence reminds the listener of the power of persuasion. Cialdini organizes compliance techniques into six categories based on psychological principles that direct human behavior: reciprocation, consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity.

It's been 20 years and two election cycles since Information, a powerful search engine monopoly, pioneered the switch from warring nation-states to global microdemocracy. The corporate coalition party Heritage has won the last two elections. With another election on the horizon, the Supermajority is in tight contention, and everything's on the line.

Michael is CEO of a $64 billion global corporation, driving a strategy founded on productivity and growth. Despite having 'best practices' in place, spearheaded by Finance, he's convinced that many of the company's investments in change are still not delivering the most value they can, or even the value they promised. Late one night, while reading a hard-to-believe Business Case for an IT transformation, he makes it his business to find out why. With the help of his inner-circle of trusted executives and managers, and the serendipitous appearance of a friend-of-a-friend, Michael discovers ...

Welcome to the riveting universe of "Cybersecurity Foundations," your surefire guide to the expansive and ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. This dynamic eBook finds a strong foothold amidst digital enthusiasts, IT professionals, and anyone intrigued by the concept of cybersecurity. Starting with the basics, this book uncomplicatingly unveils the true essence of cybersecurity. It delves deep into its intricacies and delineates the significance it holds in our tech-focused world. Guiding you from understanding the cybersecurity realm, to its scope and limitations, Chapter 1 admirably ...

Prepare to revolutionize your understanding of User Experience (UX) with "The User Experience Revolution," the indispensable guide to mastering the art and science of UX in the News Aggregator domain. This brand-new eBook offers a comprehensive coverage on the role, evolution, and application of UX principles in News Aggregator platforms, promising to be an invaluable resource to both the novices and the veterans in the field. Delving into the intricacies of User Experience, the book opens with introductory chapters that elucidate the concept of UX and its convergence with News Aggregation....

In the ever-evolving software development landscape, where the rapid pace of change and the demand for exceptional user experiences are paramount, a new approach is needed—one that seamlessly integrates agile methodologies with user-centered design principles. Taming the Pink Flying Elephant is your comprehensive guide to navigating this dynamic intersection, empowering you to build better software through collaborative strategies. Unlock the Power of Synergy: Discover the untapped potential of combining agile development with UX design to create innovative, user-centric software ...

"Conquer the CLEP Information Systems Exam" is your ultimate companion for preparing for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) in Information Systems. This comprehensive study guide covers all the essential topics and concepts tested in the exam, providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to ace the test with confidence. Inside, you'll find detailed explanations, practice questions, and exam strategies designed to help you master key areas such as office systems, e-commerce, enterprise-wide systems, information processing methods, internet technologies, and more. Whether ...