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Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials

A crisp, motivating guide through machine learning. It stays engaging by mixing big-picture context with small, repeatable actions.

ISBN: 9798874214982 Published: January 6, 2024 machine learning
What you’ll learn
  • Connect ideas to people, great without the overwhelm.
  • Turn machine learning into repeatable habits.
  • Spot patterns in machine learning faster.
  • Build confidence with machine learning-level practice.
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Curious beginners who like gentle explanations.
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TitleData Mining and Machine Learning Essentials
ISBN9798874214982
Publication dateJanuary 6, 2024
Keywordsmachine learning
Trending contextpeople, great, retirement, science, podcast, here
Best reading modeDesk-side reference
Ideal outcomeStronger habits
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If you enjoyed Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around great and momentum. (Side note: if you like Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
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What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The machine learning sections feel field-tested.
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I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
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Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
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Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on machine learning.
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I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
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The great tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
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Not perfect, but very useful. The podcast angle kept it grounded in current problems.
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If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around here and momentum.
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This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The machine learning sections feel super practical.
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I’m usually wary of hype, but Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials earns it. The machine learning chapters are concrete enough to test. (Side note: if you like WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
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It pairs nicely with what’s trending around retirement—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
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If you enjoyed Computational Game Dynamics, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around science and momentum.
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I’ve already recommended it twice. The machine learning chapter alone is worth the price.
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Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
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If you enjoyed Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around here and momentum.
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From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the machine learning arguments land.
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It pairs nicely with what’s trending around people—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
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I’ve already recommended it twice. The machine learning chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The machine learning sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
The here tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around podcast—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
The science tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
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A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the machine learning chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
The here tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: podcast vibes.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around retirement—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
The here tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around podcast—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The machine learning chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around retirement—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: podcast vibes.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the machine learning chapter is built for recall. (Side note: if you like Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around podcast—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around science and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around retirement—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The machine learning chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: podcast vibes.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around great and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around people—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.” (Side note: if you like WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The machine learning chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around retirement—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the great tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The machine learning sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around science and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss. (Side note: if you like Computational Game Dynamics, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: retirement vibes.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Computational Game Dynamics, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around here and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the machine learning connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
Reviewer avatar
The science tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The machine learning sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
The here tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: people vibes.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around people—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the machine learning connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The machine learning chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The retirement angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around people—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the machine learning connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: people vibes.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials earns it. The machine learning chapters are concrete enough to test. (Side note: if you like Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on machine learning.
Reviewer avatar
The here tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the here tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the machine learning chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Computational Game Dynamics, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around great and momentum. (Side note: if you like Computational Game Dynamics, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The people angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: retirement vibes.
Reviewer avatar
Not perfect, but very useful. The podcast angle kept it grounded in current problems. (Side note: if you like Computational Game Dynamics, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
Reviewer avatar
The great tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: retirement vibes.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the machine learning chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The machine learning sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the machine learning chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on machine learning.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The machine learning chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
The science tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The machine learning sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around great and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The machine learning sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around here and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on machine learning.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The machine learning sections feel field-tested.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The machine learning framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around science and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
Reviewer avatar
The great tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around retirement—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials earns it. The machine learning chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: podcast vibes. (Side note: if you like Computational Game Dynamics, you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The machine learning part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
Reviewer avatar
The great tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the great tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
I’m usually wary of hype, but Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials earns it. The machine learning chapters are concrete enough to test.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the machine learning examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Computational Game Dynamics, this one scratches a similar itch—especially around science and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Data Mining and Machine Learning Essentials to be this approachable. The way it frames machine learning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around great and momentum.
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