What would you do if you were told that you only had a 50% chance of surviving the next year? Would you take any precautions? What if you were told that there was a 90% chance that you’d survive? Would your actions change? In Algorithms to Live By: the Computer Science of Human Decisions, Brian…
Python is a powerful programming language that is widely used by developers in a variety of industries. Python is easy to learn for beginners and has many modules and libraries that allow for robust programming. Despite its popularity, there are still many misconceptions about Python. In this blog post, we will dispel some of the…
Adult Piano Adventures by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber is a great way to learn piano as an adult. The book is divided into two volumes, each containing six books. In the first volume, you will learn the basics of piano playing such as posture, hand position, and fingerings. You will also learn how to…
For many of us, our parents are our first examples of how to navigate the world and how to relate to others. Unfortunately, some parents can be emotionally immature, which can lead to their children struggling with similar issues when they become adults. If you grew up with an emotionally immature parent, you may have…
Algorithms are at the heart of every computer science program and understanding them is essential to becoming a successful programmer. Thankfully, there are resources like Algorithms in a Nutshell that can help us learn about these complex topics. In this book, author George T. Heineman does an excellent job of providing readers with a concise…
There’s a better way to learn HTML & CSS. A Smarter Way to Learn Html & Css by Mark Myers is the smartest, most effective way to learn HTML & CSS. It’s not just a book; it’s an interactive learning experience that will help you learn faster and retain what you’ve learned longer. If you’re…
The Adrenal Reset Diet is a book written by Alan Christianson that outlines a specific diet and lifestyle approach for people suffering from adrenal fatigue. The diet focuses on whole, unprocessed foods and limiting stressors in order to give the adrenal glands a chance to recover. Christianson argues that many people’s modern lifestyles are too…
If you’re like most people, the word “algorithm” conjures up images of complex mathematical equations. But in reality, algorithms are just a set of instructions for carrying out a task. And they’re not just for computers – we use them all the time in our everyday lives. For example, algorithms are behind recipes, driving directions,…
Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds, which include not only hydrocarbons but also compounds with any number of other elements, including hydrogen (most compounds contain at least one carbon-hydrogen bond), nitrogen, oxygen, halogens such as chlorine and fluorine. Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry…
The tenth edition of Adolescence by Laurence Steinberg was released in 2014. The book is a revision of the previous edition with updated information and research. It provides an overview of adolescence, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. The book also discusses issues such as teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and violence. Few people would…