20 Best Books About Learning (2023 Update)

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. make it stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer concrete techniques for becoming more productive learners.memory plays a central role in our ability to carry out complex cognitive tasks, such as applying knowledge to problems never before encountered and drawing inferences from facts already known. grappling with the impediments that make learning challenging leads both to more complex mastery and better retention of what was learned.many common study habits and practice routines turn out to be counterproductive. underlining and highlighting, rereading, cramming, and single-minded repetition of new skills create the illusion of mastery, but gains fade quickly. more complex and durable learning come from self-testing, introducing certain difficulties in practice, waiting to re-study new material until a little forgetting has set in, and interleaving the practice of one skill or topic with another. speaking most urgently to students, teachers, trainers, and athletes, make it stick will appeal to all those interested in the challenge of lifelong learning and self-improvement.

An introduction to a broad range of topics in deep learning, covering mathematical and conceptual background, deep learning techniques used in industry, and research perspectives.“ written by three experts in the field, deep learning is the only comprehensive book on the subject.”—elon musk, cochair of openai; cofounder and ceo of tesla and spacexdeep learning is a form of machine learning that enables computers to learn from experience and understand the world in terms of a hierarchy of concepts. because the computer gathers knowledge from experience, there is no need for a human computer operator to formally specify all the knowledge that the computer needs. the hierarchy of concepts allows the computer to learn complicated concepts by building them out of simpler ones; a graph of these hierarchies would be many layers deep. this book introduces a broad range of topics in deep learning. the text offers mathematical and conceptual background, covering relevant concepts in linear algebra, probability theory and information theory, numerical computation, and machine learning. it describes deep learning techniques used by practitioners in industry, including deep feedforward networks, regularization, optimization algorithms, convolutional networks, sequence modeling, and practical methodology; and it surveys such applications as natural language processing, speech recognition, computer vision, online recommendation systems, bioinformatics, and videogames. finally, the book offers research perspectives, covering such theoretical topics as linear factor models, autoencoders, representation learning, structured probabilistic models, monte carlo methods, the partition function, approximate inference, and deep generative models. deep learning can be used by undergraduate or graduate students planning careers in either industry or research, and by software engineers who want to begin using deep learning in their products or platforms. a website offers supplementary material for both readers and instructors.

A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject–based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book a mind for numbers – a mind for numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "learning how to learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. this book explains:why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process – how to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box – why having a poor memory can be a good thing – the value of metaphors in developing understanding – a simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating – filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.

"visible learning is the definitive book on sorting out the effectiveness of teaching strategies – a must read for those who want to improve teaching and learning." -michael fullan this unique and ground-breaking book is the result of 15 years' research and synthesizes over 800 meta-analyses relating to the influences on achievement in school-aged students. it builds a story about the power of teachers and of feedback, and constructs a model of learning and understanding. visible learning presents research involving many millions of students and represents the largest ever collection of evidence-based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning. areas covered include the influences of the student, home, school, curricula, teacher, and teaching strategies. a model of teaching and learning is developed based on the notion of visible teaching and visible learning. a major message within the book is that what works best for students is similar to what works best for teachers. this includes an attention to setting challenging learning intentions, being clear about what success means, and an attention to learning strategies for developing conceptual understanding about what teachers and students know and understand. although the current evidence-based fad has turned into a debate about test scores, this book is about using evidence to build and defend a model of teaching and learning. a major contribution to the field, it is a fascinating benchmark for comparing many innovations in teaching and schools. john hattie is professor of education and director of the visible learning labs, university of auckland, new zealand.

For almost a century, educational theory and practice have been influenced by the view of behavioural psychologists that learning is synonymous with behaviour change. in this book, the authors argue for the practical importance of an alternate view, that learning is synonymous with a change in the meaning of experience. they develop their theory of the conceptual nature of knowledge and describe classroom-tested strategies for helping students to construct new and more powerful meanings and to integrate thinking, feeling, and acting. in their research, they have found consistently that standard educational practices that do not lead learners to grasp the meaning of tasks usually fail to give them confidence in their abilities. it is necessary to understand why and how new information is related to what one already knows. all those concerned with the improvement of education will find something of interest in learning how to learn.

Bring out the best in your children–by understanding the way they learn.if you're frustrated that your child isn't learning the way you did, chances are he or she is too! in this practical resource, cynthia ulrich tobias explains that understanding how you both learn can make all the difference.an expert in education and learning styles, the author offers practical guidance for teaching to your child's strengths–both at home and in school–even when his or her learning style is very different from your own. enlightening and informative, this book will help you with these issues: the different ways children perceive and order information four learning styles and how your style and your child's may differ how to bring out your child's greatest strengths ways to help your child grasp and remember what's being taught tips for advocating for your child with teachers how your involvement can increase your child's success at school whether you're a parent, grandparent, or teacher, this book offers concrete help for guiding the children in your care onto their very best path to learning–now and for a lifetime.

On publication in 2009 john hattie's visible learning presented the biggest ever collection of research into what actually work in schools to improve children's learning. not what was fashionable, not what political and educational vested interests wanted to champion, but what actually produced the best results in terms of improving learning and educational outcomes. it became an instant bestseller and was described by the tes as revealing education's 'holy grail'. aimed at teachers and students, it is written in an accessible and engaging style and can be read cover to cover, or used on a chapter-by-chapter basis for essay writing or staff development. the book is structured in three parts – 'learning within classrooms', 'learning foundations', which explains the cognitive building blocks of knowledge acquisition and 'know thyself' which explores, confidence and self-knowledge. it also features extensive interactive appendices containing study guide questions to encourage critical thinking, annotated bibliographic entries with recommendations for further reading, links to relevant websites and youtube clips. throughout, the authors draw upon the latest international research into how the learning process works and how to maximise impact on students, covering such topics as:teacher personality;expertise and teacher-student relationships;how knowledge is stored and the impact of cognitive load;thinking fast and thinking slow;the psychology of self-control;the role of conversation at school and at home;invisible gorillas and the ikea effect;digital native theory;myths and fallacies about how people learn.this fascinating book is aimed at any student, teacher or parent requiring an up-to-date commentary on how research into human learning processes can inform our teaching and what goes on in our schools. it takes a broad sweep through findings stemming mainly from social and cognitive psychology and presents them in a useable format for students and teachers at all levels, from preschool to tertiary training institutes.

Its ability to process information and adapt to circumstances by reprogramming itself is unparalleled and it remains the best source of inspiration for recent developments in artificial intelligence. the exciting advancements in artificial intelligence of the last twenty years reveal just as much about our remarkable abilities as they do about the potential of machines.

Machine learning is one of the fastest growing areas of computer science, with far-reaching applications. the aim of this textbook is to introduce machine learning, and the algorithmic paradigms it offers, in a principled way. the book provides an extensive theoretical account of the fundamental ideas underlying machine learning and the mathematical derivations that transform these principles into practical algorithms. following a presentation of the basics of the field, the book covers a wide array of central topics that have not been addressed by previous textbooks. these include a discussion of the computational complexity of learning and the concepts of convexity and stability; important algorithmic paradigms including stochastic gradient descent, neural networks, and structured output learning; and emerging theoretical concepts such as the pac-bayes approach and compression-based bounds. designed for an advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate course, the text makes the fundamentals and algorithms of machine learning accessible to students and non-expert readers in statistics, computer science, mathematics, and engineering.

From an early age, it is drilled into our heads: restlessness, distraction, and ignorance are the enemies of success. and what if there was a way to achieve more with less effort? is a dedicated desk in a quiet room really the best way to study? can altering your routine improve your recall? are there times when distraction is good? is repetition necessary? carey’s search for answers to these questions yields a wealth of strategies that make learning more a part of our everyday lives—and less of a chore. along the way he reveals why teachers should give final exams on the first day of class, why it’s wise to interleave subjects and concepts when learning any new skill, and when it’s smarter to stay up late prepping for that presentation than to rise early for one last cram session. the brain is not like a muscle, at least not in any straightforward sense. it is something else altogether, sensitive to mood, to timing, to circadian rhythms, as well as to location and environment. it doesn’t take orders well, to put it mildly. if the brain is a learning machine, then it is an eccentric one.

How small children begin to read, write, count, and investigate the world, without being taughtthe essence of john holt's insight into learning and small children is captured in learning all the time. this delightful book by the influential author of how children fail and how children learn shows how children learn to read, write, and count in their everyday life at home and how adults can respect and encourage this wonderful process. for human beings, he reminds us, learning is as natural as breathing. john holt's wit, his gentle wisdom, and his infectious love of little children bring joy to parent and teacher alike.

Benny lewis, who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, fluent in 3 months. lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. lewis argues that you don't need a great memory or "the language gene" to learn a language quickly, and debunks a number of long-held beliefs, such as adults not being as good of language learners as children.

While preserving the elements that have made the previous two editions so successful–such as chapters on sleep, exercise, memory and mindset–this third edition introduces students to wholly new aspects of brain function and how they impact learning; and furthermore, addresses the challenges of learning online. students assigned this book will be equipped to design effective learning plans, employ new strategies, recognize learning traps, discover ways to work effectively in groups, improve recall, and realize better academic performance through test-taking and paper-writing strategies. this new edition also addresses the concerns of all students–particularly those unfamiliar with the college setting and its expectations and assumptions–and offers strategies for success. in keeping with the preceding editions, this book introduces students to concepts, techniques, strategies, tips, and ideas to help them be academically stronger students, advance faster in their studies, and demonstrate what they have learned more effectively–in short, how anyone can learn to be a better learner by learning how to learn in harmony with their brain. the book remains compact and student-friendly, offers examples of practice, and includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter. an instructor's manualis available for faculty.

Nvidia's full-color guide to deep learning: all you need to get started and get results "to enable everyone to be part of this historic revolution requires the democratization of ai knowledge and resources. this book is timely and relevant towards accomplishing these lofty goals." — from the foreword by dr. anima anandkumar, bren professor, caltech, and director of ml research, nvidia "ekman uses a learning technique that in our experience has proven pivotal to success–asking the reader to think about using dl techniques in practice. his straightforward approach is refreshing, and he permits the reader to dream, just a bit, about where dl may yet take us." — from the foreword by dr. craig clawson, director, nvidia deep learning institute deep learning (dl) is a key component of today's exciting advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence. learning deep learning is a complete guide to dl. illuminating both the core concepts and the hands-on programming techniques needed to succeed, this book is ideal for developers, data scientists, analysts, and others–including those with no prior machine learning or statistics experience. after introducing the essential building blocks of deep neural networks, such as artificial neurons and fully connected, convolutional, and recurrent layers, magnus ekman shows how to use them to build advanced architectures, including the transformer. he describes how these concepts are used to build modern networks for computer vision and natural language processing (nlp), including mask r-cnn, gpt, and bert. and he explains how a natural language translator and a system generating natural language descriptions of images. throughout, ekman provides concise, well-annotated code examples using tensorflow with keras. corresponding pytorch examples are provided online, and the book thereby covers the two dominating python libraries for dl used in industry and academia. he concludes with an introduction to neural architecture search (nas), exploring important ethical issues and providing resources for further learning. explore and master core concepts: perceptrons, gradient-based learning, sigmoid neurons, and back propagation see how dl frameworks make it easier to develop more complicated and useful neural networks discover how convolutional neural networks (cnns) revolutionize image classification and analysis apply recurrent neural networks (rnns) and long short-term memory (lstm) to text and other variable-length sequences master nlp with sequence-to-sequence networks and the transformer architecture build applications for natural language translation and image captioning nvidia's invention of the gpu sparked the pc gaming market. the company's pioneering work in accelerated computing–a supercharged form of computing at the intersection of computer graphics, high-performance computing, and ai–is reshaping trillion-dollar industries, such as transportation, healthcare, and manufacturing, and fueling the growth of many others. register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. see inside book for details.

In this book you'll discover how to improve your reading speed, develop your memory, acquire new skills faster and quickly learn any subject following the accelerated learning strategies. whether you're a student looking to make the most of your time, career professional looking to acquire new skills to land your dream job, teacher or employer wanting to provide job training, this book will help you develop your learning ability and reach your goals faster. here is a preview of what you'll learn…- how does accelerated learning work?- effective ways to learn effectively- improving your memory- training your brain for success- putting it all together- much, much more! the modern day is extremely fast-paced, everyone is trying to one-up each other, whether it's to advance in the workplace or at school. and trust me, you don't want to be left behind. which is why learning how to get ahead fast is one of the most important skills you can teach yourself

Meet the learning friends! adorable pals turtle, tiger and monkey are excited to introduce new vocabulary to children. touch the words and pictures on each page to explore words, fun facts, music and sounds. flip the language switch and hear the words in spanish, too. in this brightly coloured book, the learning friends teach more than 100 age-appropriate words chosen by learning experts in 12 categories that include pets, animals, food, mealtime, colours, activities, opposites, outside, vehicles, clothes, my body and fruit. explore the book through three different play modes. hear the words read aloud, exciting sound effects associated with each word or fun facts. flip the switch to learn new words including colours, objects and animals in both english and spanish. the light-up star button adds music to the learning excitement with the learning friends theme and my favourite word songs.

This popular trade book, originally released in hardcover in the spring of 1999, has been newly expanded to show how the theories and insights from the original book can translate into actions and practice, now making a real connection between classroom activities and learning behavior. this paperback edition includes far-reaching suggestions for research that could increase the impact that classroom teaching has on actual learning.like the original hardcover edition, this book offers exciting new research about the mind and the brain that provides answers to a number of compelling questions. when do infants begin to learn? how do experts learn and how is this different from non-experts? what can teachers and schools do-with curricula, classroom settings, and teaching methods–to help children learn most effectively? this new knowledge calls into question concepts and practices firmly entrenched in our current education system.topics include: how learning actually changes the physical structure of the brain. how existing knowledge affects what people notice and how they learn. what the thought processes of experts tell us about how to teach. the amazing learning potential of infants. the relationship of classroom learning and everyday settings of community and workplace. learning needs and opportunities for teachers. a realistic look at the role of technology in education.

Have you ever wondered how you might be able to reach your true potential? imagine if there was a way to speed up the learning process, giving you a broader knowledge in a much shorter time. you may wonder how some of your friends or colleagues are able to digest information so quickly, when it takes you much longer to learn the same content. the good news is that you too can become great at learning quickly through the proven scientific strategies outlined in this book. but this just simply isn't the case! there are a number of different scientifically proven strategies that you can implement into your daily routine that in turn will help you unlock your full potential. i used to be like you, constantly playing catch up when it came to digesting content, when some people seemed to pick it up with ease. that was until i discovered these tricks and tips, that helped turn me from your average joe into someone that was achieving their potential in every aspect of their life. how did i do it? simply put, lots of research and trial and error! through this trial and error, i have culminated everything that has worked for me into one, concise and easy to read book. inside the art of accelerated learning, learn: about accelerated learning and its benefits about speed-reading as a component of accelerated learning how to use my holistic guide and expert tips on speed-reading as part of accelerated learning there is so much more to this book i could go on and on, but i'll let you discover the rest for yourself! once you have picked this book up you won't be able to put it down again until you have read it from cover to cover. you'll be desperate to know everything there is to know about how you can be the absolute best version of yourself. don't just take my word for it, purchase this book today and start reaching your potential through scientifically proven tips and techniques.

Have you ever wondered how you might be able to reach your true potential? imagine if there was a way to speed up the learning process, giving you a broader knowledge in a much shorter time. you may wonder how some of your friends or colleagues are able to digest information so quickly, when it takes you much longer to learn the same content. the good news is that you too can become great at learning quickly through the proven scientific strategies outlined in this book. but this just simply isn't the case! there are a number of different scientifically proven strategies that you can implement into your daily routine that in turn will help you unlock your full potential. i used to be like you, constantly playing catch up when it came to digesting content, when some people seemed to pick it up with ease. that was until i discovered these tricks and tips, that helped turn me from your average joe into someone that was achieving their potential in every aspect of their life. how did i do it? simply put, lots of research and trial and error! through this trial and error, i have culminated everything that has worked for me into one, concise and easy to read book. inside the art of accelerated learning, learn: about accelerated learning and its benefits about speed-reading as a component of accelerated learning how to use my holistic guide and expert tips on speed-reading as part of accelerated learning there is so much more to this book i could go on and on, but i'll let you discover the rest for yourself! once you have picked this book up you won't be able to put it down again until you have read it from cover to cover. you'll be desperate to know everything there is to know about how you can be the absolute best version of yourself. don't just take my word for it, purchase this book today and start reaching your potential through scientifically proven tips and techniques.

This popular trade book, originally released in hardcover in the spring of 1999, has been newly expanded to show how the theories and insights from the original book can translate into actions and practice, now making a real connection between classroom activities and learning behavior. this paperback edition includes far-reaching suggestions for research that could increase the impact that classroom teaching has on actual learning.like the original hardcover edition, this book offers exciting new research about the mind and the brain that provides answers to a number of compelling questions. when do infants begin to learn? how do experts learn and how is this different from non-experts? what can teachers and schools do-with curricula, classroom settings, and teaching methods–to help children learn most effectively? this new knowledge calls into question concepts and practices firmly entrenched in our current education system.topics include: how learning actually changes the physical structure of the brain. how existing knowledge affects what people notice and how they learn. what the thought processes of experts tell us about how to teach. the amazing learning potential of infants. the relationship of classroom learning and everyday settings of community and workplace. learning needs and opportunities for teachers. a realistic look at the role of technology in education.