Books

When we learn, our brain builds models (mental models). These models form the foundation of our understanding, our intuition (whether right or wrong) and our habits. The better we understand this model building process, the better we can learn, solve problems, deal with change and create desired change while at the same time improving ourselves.

Become a better data scientist by understanding different modeling mindsets.

“Η Υπόθεση των Διαδοχικών Πολιτισμών” διαπραγματεύεται το πολύ πιθανό φαινόμενο μέσα στην ιστορία εκατοντάδων χιλιάδων έως εκατομμυρίων ετών του ανθρώπινου είδους, ως Homo sapiens, να συμβαίνουν διαδοχικές εξαφανίσεις του ανθρώπινου πολιτισμού, από ακραία φυσικά φαινόμενα, καταστροφικά για τη ζωή στον πλανήτη, που επιστρέφουν τον άνθρωπο στην αρχή: στον πρωτόγονο κυνηγό και συλλέκτη καρπών! Ένας κύκλος που η υπόθεση υποψιάζεται ότι έχει επαναληφθεί από 5 έως 200 φορές μέχρι σήμερα και δικαιολογεί μια αρχαίγονη προέλευση για όλα τα γνωστά μεγαλιθικά μνημεία, που βρίσκονται διασκορπισμένα παντού στον Πλανήτη μας, ότι έχει απομείνει από τους προηγούμενους χαμένους ανθρώπινους πολιτισμούς ή ότι πρόλαβαν να μας αφήσουν, σαν μήνυμα προς το μέλλον!  “Η Υπόθεση υποστηρίζει την ιδέα ότι οι άνθρωποι έχουμε καταφέρει να επιβιώνουμε διαδοχικές μεγάλες καταστροφές, από φυσικά φαινόμενα, αλλά χάνοντας κάθε φορά σχεδόν ολοσχερώς τον πολιτισμό μας ξεκινώντας σαν πρωτόγονοι, πάνω στον πλανήτη.

In unethical software, not every line of code is written with good intentions. Unethical Software Engineering: Dark Patterns exposes how to manipulate users, drive profits, and evade accountability. From covert surveillance, monetization at all costs, digital fraud, ranking manipulation, all the way to unethical artificial intelligence practices, this scary book unveils how these "dark patterns" exploit human beings, erode trust, and disrupt digital ethics.Whether you're a developer, an architect, a tech enthusiast, or simply a concerned user, this book will change how you think about your daily apps — and inspire you to demand better. By helping you to draw the line between what is acceptable and what is questionable, Unethical Software Engineering: Dark Patterns shines a light on the digital dark side of software engineering where profits are prioritized over people.

Discover the timeless wisdom of Stoicism in a modern context with "The Stoic Mind," an enlightening visual guide by GoLimitless and Addy Osmani. 

This book tries to put words to what most experienced programmers already know. It provides a framework for making better design choices, and a vocabulary for teams to discuss the software they collaborate on.

This reference volume consists of revised, edited, cross-referenced, and thematically organized articles from the Software Diagnostics and Observability Institute and the Software Diagnostics Library (former Crash Dump Analysis blog) about software diagnostics, root cause analysis, debugging, crash and hang dump analysis, and software trace and log analysis written from 15 April 2024 to 14 November 2025.

We live surrounded by illusions of control, of comfort, of freedom. But what happens when those illusions begin to crack?The Truth We Avoid Facing is a quiet confrontation with the lies we tell ourselves about who we are, the world we live in, and the systems that shape our choices. Across six deeply reflective chapters, Landoh Clansy guides the reader through the subtle ways denial becomes survival and how awareness, though painful, becomes liberation. From the illusion of control to the unseen chains of conformity, this book invites you to question the narratives that keep humanity asleep. It does not preach, nor promise easy answers only the courage to look honestly at what we’ve refused to see. If you’ve ever felt that something about the world or yourself isn’t as it seems, this book is your mirror. Not to judge, but to awaken.

?️ El duelo pesa; la culpa no deja. Este libro te ofrece una senda ?️✔️Un camino claro para soltar la culpa que aprieta, aliviar el dolor que no afloja y volver a habitar tu vida sin traicionar la memoria.✔️Directo, cálido y confiable: te acompaña cuando sobran frases hechas y faltan respuestas.✔️No prometes olvidar; promete movimiento, alivio y sentido.✔️Si estás buscando cómo seguir viviendo sin culpas, este es tu libro.

Elements of Programming reimagines software as a discipline of logic, structure, and responsibility. Inspired by Euclid, it presents programming through definitions, postulates, and proofs that build a coherent view of computation. From identity and composition to semantics, type systems, and ethics, the book traces how formal reasoning shapes trustworthy systems. It argues that software is not only a technical creation but also a moral one, expressing human intention and consequence. For readers who value precision, clarity, and integrity, this treatise reveals how truth and purpose meet in code.

Discover why people get fooled and learn how to reclaim control over your life and decisions

Discover why people get fooled and learn how to reclaim control over your life and decisions

This book is a collection of essays that covers the foundational principles of second-order cybernetics, exploring how observers or participants both impact and are impacted by the systems they observe. Unlike traditional first-order cybernetics, which emphasizes control and feedback in external systems, second-order cybernetics investigates the recursive nature of systems that observe and regulate themselves. The "system" is simply a mental construct dependent on the observer. It is the observer who decides the boundaries, perspectives and interrelationships. This systems thinking is pluralistic, observer based and ethics based. But, how do these insights help tech. practitioners, executives and entrepreneurs? Grab the book and connect the dots for yourself!

The author thoughtfully presents the foundational concepts, processes, and practices necessary for conducting academic research. His reader-friendly style, marked by clarity and real-world examples, makes this book an essential resource for anyone undertaking research.In his Preface, Dr. Olayinka states: "ABC of Research Methodology for PhD Students is a book that walks students through the fundamentals of mixed-methods, quantitative, and qualitative research approaches..." Indeed, he has successfully captured the essence of what it takes to complete a research project effectively.This book is an invaluable tool for postgraduate students and anyone interested in mastering the research process. With its clear explanations and focus on the most critical aspects of research, I highly recommend it.Professor Fashion PhiriDeputy Vice Chancellor – ResearchAfrica Research University, Lusaka, Zambia

1.BEING IS Movement. We are not designed to remain the same.Body and Mind are constantlyanticipating, adjusting, learning. We are living networks thatcontinuously predict and adjust:every emotion, every thought, everychange we re-calibrate. And when were-interpret what we feel and think, we learn. When we stop seeking stability as adestination, we realize that change isnot failure. It is the very act ofcontinuing to predict and adjust. And so, to keep on being.