Library

Books, papers, and resources that have shaped my thinking

Technical and Research Foundations

Essential Math for AI

Hala Nelson

A foundational guide that bridges mathematical theory with practical AI implementation, focusing on linear algebra, calculus, and probability for modern machine learning systems.

Hands-On Large Language Models

Jay Alammar, Maarten Grootendorst

A practical exploration of how LLMs work, from tokenization and embeddings to fine-tuning and deployment, with an emphasis on interpretability and hands-on examples.

Deep Reinforcement Learning Hands-On (Third Edition)

Maxim Lapan

An applied guide to mastering reinforcement learning, covering algorithms from DQN to PPO and SAC, with PyTorch implementations that connect theory to real-world tasks.

Hands-On Graph Neural Networks Using Python

Maxime Labonne

An in-depth look at graph-based learning, explaining message passing, graph embeddings, and applications in social networks, molecular data, and knowledge graphs.

Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and PyTorch

Aurélien Géron

A complete introduction to machine learning workflows, combining Scikit-Learn's classic models with deep learning concepts implemented in PyTorch.

Python for Data Analysis (3rd Edition)

Wes McKinney

The essential resource for data manipulation and analysis using pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter notebooks—widely regarded as the foundation for data science work.

Hands-On LLM Serving and Optimization

Chi Wang, Peiheng Hu

A technical deep dive into deploying, optimizing, and scaling large language models in production, covering quantization, distillation, and inference acceleration.

Philosophy, Mindset, and Growth

12 Rules for Life

Jordan B. Peterson

A set of psychological and philosophical principles on discipline, meaning, and personal responsibility, offering structure amid chaos.

The 48 Laws of Power

Robert Greene

A study of influence, strategy, and social dynamics—revealing historical patterns of power and how to navigate them intelligently.

The 50th Law

Robert Greene & 50 Cent

A synthesis of fearlessness and strategy, showing how embracing reality and risk can lead to mastery and independence.

Mastery

Robert Greene

A deep examination of the process behind greatness—how individuals achieve mastery through apprenticeship, perseverance, and self-awareness.

The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

A timeless parable about following one's purpose, turning obstacles into wisdom, and realizing that the treasure you seek often lies within.

Faith and History

The Bible

Various Authors

A History of God

Karen Armstrong

An exploration of how the concept of God evolved across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, examining the historical development of monotheistic faiths.