Books

Most companies are stuck in "pilot purgatory"—endless AI experiments that never scale. Teams spend weeks sharing clever prompts and one-off scripts, but nothing makes it into production. Budgets evaporate, engineers' enthusiasm curdles into cynicism, and executives start asking "we spent how much on this?" The problem isn't the AI tools—it's the approach. AI models are inherently non-deterministic (ask the same question twice, get different answers), while software engineering demands deterministic, reliable results. Without structure to bridge this gap, AI adoption fails spectacularly. This book introduces PIT™ (Plan Implement Test), a proven methodology that transforms unpredictable AI outputs into reliable engineering workflows. Built from thousands of hours of real development work, PIT™ channels AI's capabilities through structured planning, phased implementation, and comprehensive testing—delivering the consistency that production code demands.

Unlock true self-reliance with THE OFF-GRID MINDSET—your step-by-step guide to unshakable security in an uncertain world. Master resilient solar power, grow your food, purify water anywhere, and protect your family—no matter what the future brings. Stop surviving—start thriving with independence.

A manifesto against simulated empathy.A blueprint for ethical design.This is not a book about AI—it’s about what we mistake it for.

The first comprehensive guide to Taproot script engineering. Learn Bitcoin from the inside out — through real testnet transactions, stack execution, and Merkle trees. This book is evolving into an open, testnet-driven Taproot engineering lab.

Get started quickly, creating applications for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) using the official MCP SDKs for Python, Java 21, and Node.js. Quickly master, all of the concepts needed in order to build MCP servers, including transport protocols, tools, resources, prompts, roots, and sampling. Learn how to get familiar with popular MCP client applications such as, Claude Desktop, Postman, and the MCP Inspector.

Learn how real databases work by following this practical guide to building your own in a programming language of your choice.Build a language from scratch- Create an interpreter that can parse, type check and run SQL queries. Start with running simple queries and build up to more complex ones.Learn SQL (the fun way) - Gain a deeper understanding of SQL. Cover the order of execution of queries, how SQL uses ternary logic and the techniques that databases use to join and group data efficiently. Compare your implementation with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and DuckDB.Improve as a programmer- The perfect project to practice how to structure and refactor code as you grow the feature set of your database server. The 200+ included test cases provide a safety net for refactoring your code, giving you freedom to experiment. Learn computer science topics including creating a recursive descent parser, building a type checker and implementing iterators.

Are you scared by mathematical symbols or formal terms like "monad"? Unwrapping Monads & Friends offers a clear, approachable path through functional programming’s most intimidating concepts—no math degree required. If you've ever said "I kind of get it, but not really," this is the guide that finally makes it click.

Code isn’t just for humans anymore. Agent-Friendly Code is your guide to building clean, modular, and AI-native systems that collaborate with tools like Cursor, Copilot, and GPTs. Learn how to design smarter codebases with flows, metadata, and naming patterns that empower both developers and intelligent agents. The future of development starts here.

Earth rapidly became a smaller and smaller blue dot til nothing remained but the darkness of space. The fusion engines slowly pushed the ark ship forward, gliding like a metallic swan. The journey would take 20 years and most of the crew were already in cryo sleep. Only the captain remained awake, doing last minute checks before they would join the others in the dreamless sleep. For the crew, 20 years would pass in an instant, but for the inhabitants of Earth it would be a different story.7 ark ships left the Earth, each with a different mission and different destination. This story takes place on Ark-04 with the mission of reaching the nearest star system, Proxima Centauri. Will you help this crew by leveraging your Python skills? I thought so - buckle up, adventure begins

Digital Sustainability: From Principles to Practice shows how digital technologies shape our environmental and societal future, and how we can design them responsibly. It equips students and professionals with concrete tools to build more sustainable software, systems, and digital solutions. Less theory for its own sake, more competence for the reality we’re about to enter.

Get a solid foundation in machine learning and learn practical applications of LLM-based applications.

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with "Beyond the Ledgers," your hands-on guide to mastering data analytics and AI-driven insights. Discover practical techniques to transform data into strategic decisions, boost efficiency, and stay ahead in the digital age. Get ready to revolutionize how you see and use data in your organization!

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