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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.

Would you like ALL THE BOOKS pictured below for just $25?

You can get all 18 of these O’Reilly books on AI and machine learning for a mere $25 at Humble Bundle — but only for the next 13 days (at the time of writing)!

Find out more and get the deal here.