Category: Artificial Intelligence

Here’s what I consider to be a pretty good deal for the aspiring AI developer: for $18, Humble Bundle’s The A-Z of Machine Learning provides 19 video courses from Packt Publishing on all sorts of machine learning topics:

1. Python – Complete Python, Django, Data Science and ML Guide
2. Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners – Level 1
3. Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python
4. PyTorch Ultimate 2024 – From Basics to Cutting-Edge
5. Mastering Image Segmentation with PyTorch using Real-World Projects
6. R Ultimate 2024 – R for Data Science and Machine Learning
7. Machine Learning – Modern Computer Vision & Generative AI
8. Math 0-1 – Matrix Calculus in Data Science and Machine Learning
9. Natural Language Processing – Machine Learning Models in Python
10. Cluster Analysis and Unsupervised Machine Learning in Python
11. Natural Language Processing – Deep Learning Models in Python
12. Recommender Systems with Machine Learning
13. Basics of Chatbots with Machine Learning & Python
14. Algorithm Alchemy – Unlocking the Secrets of Machine Learning
15. The Complete Guide to Azure Machine Learning – 2025 Edition
16. DevOps to MLOps Bootcamp: Build & Deploy ML Systems End-to-End
17. Fundamentals of Machine Learning
18. Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms using Python
19. Real-world End to End Machine Learning Ops on Google Cloud

You may have had the expression pictured above when you saw that The A-Z of Machine Learning comes from Packt, of all places. Given their reputations for “shovelware” books, I’d be suspicious too, and I was even a technical reviewer for one of their books:

My new gig doing developer relations for HP’s ZGX Nano AI station will require me to create a lot of tutorials, so I purchased The A-Z of Machine Learning as well as the Humble Bundle below to get a better feel for the sorts of AI tutorials that are out there.

Having gone through a couple of the courses in The A-Z of Machine Learning and skimming the others, I can say that it’s not bad. I’d feel robbed if I paid full price for all 19 courses, but at 18 bucks — less than a buck each — it’s a pretty good deal, and an inexpensive way for the beginning AI/ML developer to get started.

(While I generally only buy Packt’s stuff when it’s on Humble Bundle, there are exceptions. The iOS books by Tampa’s own Craig Clayton are quite good, and I paid full price for them.)

At the time of writing, The A-Z of Machine Learning will be available for 14 more days.

Also worth checking out is the Create the Future Now bundle, a set of 21 books and online courses from Manning’s Early Access Program (or MEAP for short) for $25:

1. Python Workout, Second Edition
2. Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja, Third Edition
3. A Damn Fine Stable Diffusion Book
4. AI Agents and Applications
5. AI Applications Made Easy
6. Robotics for Programmers
7. Emotional UX
8. Open Source LLMs on Your Own Computer: 3 Project Series (liveProject)
9. Transformers and Explainable AI for Computer Vision: 4 Project Series (liveProject)
10. Four AI Algorithm Projects with Python: 4 Project Series (liveProject)
11. Modern CSS for a Portfolio Page: 4 Project Series (liveProject)
12. Build Your First Microservice: 3 Project Series (liveProject)
13. Software Design in Python
14. Learn Docker in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition
15. Fight Fraud with Machine Learning
16. Building an AI Voice Assistant: 4 Project Series (liveProject)
17. Moving to C#: 4 Project Series (liveProject)
18. Build a Custom Chatbot Using LangChain and ChatGPT: 3 Project Series (liveProject)
19. Modern C, Third Edition
20. Build Python Web Apps with Streamlit
21. A Responsive Web App with C#, .Net, and React: 4 Project Series (liveProject)

This one’s a little pricier that the Packt offering, but it’s from Manning, which has a stronger reputation than Packt’s, and goes beyond just Python and AI. If you’re looking for a mix of books and online lessons and want to be a little more well-rounded, this Humble Bundle is for you!

I also purchased this bundle. At the time of writing, the Create the Future Now bundle will be also be available for 14 more days.