Book Watch Archive


Algorithms and Networking for Computer Games 2nd Ed (Wiley)
Monday, 23 October 2017

This is the second edition of a book written from the perspective of the computer scientist. Combining algorithmic knowledge and game-related problems, it explores the most common problems encountered in game programing. Authors Jouni Smed and Harri Hakonen also focus on how to find a path in, create the terrain of, and make decisions in the game world.

<ASIN:1119259762>

 
Learn Git In A Month Of Lunches (Manning)
Thursday, 19 October 2017

This book introduces the discipline of source code control using Git. In easy-to-follow lessons designed to take an hour or less, Rick Umali works through Git's distributed collaboration model, along with core concepts like committing, branching, and merging. The book concentrates on the components of Git you'll use every day.

<ASIN:1617292419>

 
Python Machine Learning 2nd Ed (Packt)
Wednesday, 18 October 2017

This is the second edition of a popular book originally by author Sebastian Raschka that contains a mix of practical information and techniques on machine learning, deep learning, and modern data analysis. It has been updated using the latest Python open source libraries and now includes the TensorFlow deep learning library. The scikit-learn code has also been fully updated to include recent improvements and additions to the machine learning library.

<ASIN:1787125939>

 
A Common-Sense Guide To Data Structures And Algorithms (O'Reilly)
Monday, 16 October 2017

Mastering algorithms and data structures enables you to write code that runs faster and more efficiently. Author Jay Wengrow takes a practical approach with techniques and real-world scenarios that you can use in your daily production code, and brings to this book the key teaching practices he developed as a web development bootcamp founder and educator

<ASIN:1680502441>

 
Data Mining for Business Analytics (Wiley)
Thursday, 12 October 2017

This book, with the subtitle "Concepts, Techniques, and Applications in R" presents an applied approach to data mining concepts and methods, using R software for illustration. It shows how to implement a variety of popular data mining algorithms in R  to tackle business problems and opportunities.

<ASIN:1118879368>

 
Java 9 Modularity (O'Reilly)
Wednesday, 11 October 2017

The Java 9 module system will affect existing applications and offer new ways of creating modular and maintainable applications. In this hands-on book, authors Sander Mak and Paul Bakker look at the advantages of modularity, and also about the patterns needed to create truly modular and reliable applications.

<ASIN:1491954167>

 
Learn More Python 3 the Hard Way (Addison Wesley)
Monday, 09 October 2017

This book is a follow-up to Learn Python 3 the Hard Way, in which author Zed Shaw covered the basics of Programming with Python 3. This follow-on title goes beyond the basics by working through 52 projects, each designed to show a key practical skill. There are also 12 hours of online videos, showing how to break, fix, and debug your code.

<ASIN:0134123484>

 
Swift in the Cloud (Wiley)
Thursday, 05 October 2017

The authors of this book - Leigh Williamson, John Ponzo, Patrick Bohrer, Ricardo Olivieri, Karl Winmeister and Samuel Kallner - are the team of developers that worked on bringing the Swift language to Cloud computing, and this is their guide to writing and running Swift language programs for cloud environment. The book covers creating and running Swift language applications in Cloud computing environments, complete with examples of real code that you can start running and experimenting with today.

<ASIN:1119319374>

 
Java in 24 Hours, 8th Ed (Sams)
Wednesday, 04 October 2017

In the Teach Yourself series, this book follows the normal Sams format of 24 lessons of one hour or less in which you can learn to write computer programs in Java. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, author Rogers Cadenhead helps you master the skills and technology you need to create desktop and web programs, web services, an Android app, and even Minecraft mods in Java.

<ASIN:0672337940>

 
Nim in Action (Manning)
Monday, 02 October 2017

This book is a practical way to learn how to develop software using the open source Nim programming language, which is described as a unique multi-paradigm language that unlike most others, doesn’t emphasize object-oriented programming.. It includes many examples, both large and small, to show and teach you how software is written in Nim.  

<ASIN:1617293431>

 
Deep Learning: A Practitioner's Approach (O'Reilly)
Thursday, 28 September 2017

This book sets out to show how machine learning, especially deep neural networks, can make a real difference. The hands-on guide provides practical information and also helps you get started building efficient deep learning networks. Authors Adam Gibson and Josh Patterson provide theory on deep learning before introducing their open-source Deeplearning4j (DL4J) library for developing production-class workflows.

<ASIN:1491914254>

 
Core Java SE 9 for the Impatient 2nd Ed (Addison Wesley)
Wednesday, 27 September 2017

This book is a concise guide to Java that includes all the latest changes up to Java SE 9. Written by Cay Horstmann, who also wrote the two-volume Core Java, this tutorial offers a faster way to learn modern Java. The material is presented in small chunks organized for quick access and easy understanding.

<ASIN:0134694724>

 
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