Sarah Wells Knihy

The two-volume proceedings of the Tolkien Society’s “The Ring Goes Ever On” conference held at Aston University during August 2005.In these two large volumes (834 pages) you will find 97 papers about all aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work, including sources, movie adaptations, his characters, his life and his legacy. The authors who have contributed include Tom Shippey, John Garth, Patrick Curry, Colin Duriez, Dimitra Fimi, and Rhona Beare. Other contributors come from all over the world including The Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Spain, Russia, Norway and Brazil as well as the USA and UK.

Focusing on the transition to microservices, this book offers practical guidance for organizations aiming to enhance their software delivery. Author Sarah Wells shares her expertise from building a microservices architecture, detailing essential strategies to avoid common pitfalls and effectively manage the architecture as it evolves. Readers will gain insights into necessary organizational changes, software development practices, and proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition, along with recovery strategies for potential challenges.

Focusing on the challenges faced by new working mothers, this guidebook equips leaders across various sectors with insights into communication barriers between managers and moms. It offers a roadmap for initiating productive conversations and provides proven strategies to support successful transitions back to work. By addressing the unique struggles of new moms, it aims to foster a more inclusive and understanding workplace environment.