Books by Robert McCarthy

If you''ve always wanted to learn about Agile and Scrum but never found reliable and simple information, then keep reading...Two manuscripts in one book:Agile: What You Need to Know About Agile Project Management, the Kanban Process, Lean Thinking, and ScrumScrum: What You Need to Know About This Agile Methodology for Project ManagementAre you tired of not fully understanding how Agile and Scrum works?Have you read endless articles but never found reliable, simple enough practical information in one place?Do you finally want to say goodbye to not knowing what Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean are?If so, then you''ve come to the right place.Understanding the Agile methodology doesn''t have to be difficult.Agile thinking and Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean are becoming highly popular in many industries.An increasing number of businesses are starting to use Agile values and principles to achieve their goals.Therefore, understanding the Agile way of working is more important than ever before.Here''s just a fraction of what you''ll discover in this book:Understand the purpose of project management and how it has evolved over the centuriesGet to know what Agile and the Agile Manifesto truly areFigure out the 4 values and 12 principles of AgileLearn about the goals of Agile and whether Agile is only for software developmentIdentify the difference between Agile and other methodologiesGet to know what Scrum is and the difference between Agile and ScrumFind out about Scrum roles, ceremonies, and artifactsUnderstand how Scrum works from a real-life exampleGet to know about the Kanban Method and the similarities between Agile and KanbanLearn about the origins of KanbanIdentify the values and philosophies behind the Kanban MethodUnderstand the goals of KanbanGet advice on how to form Kanban teams and implement KanbanFind out what Lean is and a simple comparison of Lean and AgileLearn about the 5 Lean principlesGet to know the 8 Wastes of LeanTruly understand what Lean Management isAnd much, much more!Take a second to imagine how you''ll feel once you finally understand what Agile is and how Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean are related. Imagine how your colleagues and friends will react to your newfound knowledge of the Agile methodology.Get this book to apply Agile values, principles, and frameworks to your workplace or business.

If you want to learn about bookkeeping without reading a boring textbook, then keep reading...Bookkeeping has been around for hundreds of years.For most people, anything incorporated early in human civilization, such as record keeping, should be easy. Right? Well, the reverse is the case.Although keeping a record of your income and expenses may seem straightforward, bookkeeping today involves many complexities.As a business progresses, it grows bigger, spanning various states of organization and new protocols. The larger your business, the more challenging your bookkeeping tasks become. Today, we often see small business owners handling their own finances, but most owners of large companies hand over their accounts to professionals. In this book, you will discover all you need to master the art of bookkeeping.Bookkeeping is vital for the financial well-being of any business; nevertheless, it may not be cheap if you opt to outsource it to a professional organization.For small business owners, dedicating a large portion of their earnings to bookkeeping tasks is far from ideal.If you would love to take care of your own business bookkeeping in a cost-effective way, this book is for you. Even for business owners who can afford to hire an accountant or a bookkeeper, learning the basics of bookkeeping is essential.This comprehensive guide will explain bookkeeping simply and efficiently. What to expect in this book:Discover the basics of bookkeeping.Discover critical tips and tricks on how to select a bookkeeping system.Powerful strategies on how to set up your books.Simple and easy methods to close your books.9 amazing tools to streamline your bookkeeping procedures.Proven ways to get started with bookkeeping...and much more!With this comprehensive guidebook as your starting point, you can finally go from beginner to bookkeeping pro!So if you want to become proactive with your finances, then scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you''ve always wanted to learn about Agile methodology but never found reliable and simple information, then keep reading...Are you tired of not fully understanding how Agile works?Have you read endless articles but never found reliable, simple enough practical information in one place?Do you finally want to say goodbye to not knowing what Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean are?If so, then you''ve come to the right place.Understanding the Agile methodology doesn''t have to be difficult.Even if you''ve read many other articles and books in the past...In fact, it''s easier than you think.Agile thinking and Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean are becoming highly popular in many industries.An increasing number of businesses are starting to use Agile values and principles to achieve their goals.Therefore, understanding the Agile way of working is more important than ever before.Here''s just a tiny fraction of what you''ll discover:Understand the purpose of project management and how it has evolved over the centuriesGet to know what Agile and the Agile Manifesto truly areFigure out the 4 values and 12 principles of AgileIdentify what an Agile team looks like and different Agile rolesLearn about the goals of Agile and whether Agile is only for software developmentIdentify the difference between Agile and other methodologiesGet to know what Scrum is and the difference between Agile and ScrumFind out about Scrum roles, ceremonies, and artifactsUnderstand how Scrum works from a real-life exampleGet to know about the Kanban Method and the similarities between Agile and KanbanLearn about the origins of KanbanIdentify the values and philosophies behind the Kanban MethodUnderstand the goals of KanbanGet advice on how to form Kanban teams and implement KanbanFind out what Lean is and a simple comparison of Lean and AgileLearn about the 5 Lean principlesGet to know the 8 Wastes of LeanTruly understand what Lean Management isAnd much, much more!Take a second to imagine how you''ll feel once you finally understand what Agile is and how Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean are related. Imagine how your colleagues and friends will react to your newfound knowledge of the Agile methodology.Even if you have always found Agile confusing, you can easily learn to understand and utilize it.Get this book to apply Agile values, principles, and frameworks to your workplace or business.

Contains illustrations and diagrams providing in depth coverage of special effects. This work covers different kinds of effects, including chemicals, pyrotechnics, weapons, levitation and weather. It includes case studies and a "behind the scenes" look at the "The Fisher King". It also covers a variety of effects and techniques.