Books
The best books on Data Science, Big Data, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Python, R, SQL, NoSQL and more. Sorted by popularity.
4.4 (7543 Ratings)The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Theory and practice in the design of data graphics, 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics, with detailed analysis of how to display data for precise, effective, quick analysis.
4.3 (1973 Ratings)Automate the Boring Stuff with Python: Practical Programming for Total Beginners
Practical programming for total beginners. In Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, you'll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand-no prior programming experience required.
4.6 (1875 Ratings)An Introduction to Statistical Learning with Applications in R
This book presents some of the most important modeling and prediction techniques, along with relevant applications. Topics include linear regression, classification, resampling methods, shrinkage approaches, tree-based methods, and much more.
4.3 (1665 Ratings)Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
This is the first textbook on pattern recognition to present the Bayesian viewpoint. The book presents approximate inference algorithms that permit fast approximate answers in situations where exact answers are not feasible.
4.3 (475 Ratings)Python for Everybody
This book is designed to introduce students to programming and computational thinking through the lens of exploring data. You can think of Python as your tool to solve problems that are far beyond the capability of a spreadsheet.
4.1 (472 Ratings)Natural Language Processing with Python
This book offers a highly accessible introduction to natural language processing, the field that supports a variety of language technologies, from predictive text and email filtering to automatic summarization and translation.
4.5 (468 Ratings)Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction
A clear and simple account of the key ideas and algorithms of reinforcement learning. Their discussion ranges from the history of the field's intellectual foundations to the most recent developments and applications.
4.2 (450 Ratings)Python Cookbook
If you need help writing programs in Python 3, or want to update older Python 2 code, this book is just the ticket. Packed with practical recipes written and tested with Python 3.3. For experienced Python developers.
4.5 (424 Ratings)Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms
"Essential reading for students of electrical engineering and computer science; also a great heads-up for mathematics students concerning the subtlety of many commonsense questions." Choice
4.1 (424 Ratings)Interactive Data Visualization for the Web
Create and publish your own interactive data visualization projects on the Web—even if you have little or no experience with data visualization or web development. It’s easy and fun with this practical, hands-on introduction.