{"title":"Joseph Babcock","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"python-advanced-predictive-analytics-book-ashish-kumar-9781788992367","title":"Python: Advanced Predictive Analytics","description":"Social Media and the Internet of Things have resulted in an avalanche of data. Data is powerful but not in its raw form; it needs to be processed and modeled, and Python is one of the most robust tools out there to do so. It has an array of packages for predictive modeling and a suite of IDEs to choose from. This book is your guide to getting ...","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50989637009681,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":50989640876305,"sku":"NGR9781788992367","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52120176230673,"sku":"NLS9781788992367","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53344971850001,"sku":"NIN9781788992367","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1788992369.jpg?v=1750995016"},{"product_id":"mastering-predictive-analytics-with-python-book-joseph-babcock-9781785882715","title":"Mastering Predictive Analytics with Python","description":"Exploit the power of data in your business by building advanced predictive modeling applications with Python  Key Features  [*] Master open source Python tools to build sophisticated predictive models [*] Learn to identify the right machine learning algorithm for your problem with this forward-thinking guide [*] Grasp the major methods of predictive modeling and move beyond the basics to a deeper level of understanding  Book DescriptionThe volume, diversity, and speed of data available has never been greater. Powerful machine learning methods can unlock the value in this information by finding complex relationships and unanticipated trends. Using the Python programming language, analysts can use these sophisticated methods to build scalable analytic applications to deliver insights that are of tremendous value to their organizations.   In Mastering Predictive Analytics with Python, you will learn the process of turning raw data into powerful insights. Through case studies and code examples using popular open-source Python libraries, this book illustrates the complete development process for analytic applications and how to quickly apply these methods to your own data to create robust and scalable prediction services.  Covering a wide range of algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, as well as cutting-edge techniques such as deep learning, this book illustrates not only how these methods work, but how to implement them in practice. You will learn to choose the right approach for your problem and how to develop engaging visualizations to bring the insights of predictive modeling to life What you will learn  [*] Gain an insight into components and design decisions for an analytical application [*] Master the use Python notebooks for exploratory data analysis and rapid prototyping [*] Get to grips with applying regression, classification, clustering, and deep learning algorithms [*] Discover the advanced methods to analyze structured and unstructured data [*] Find out how to deploy a machine learning model in a production environment [*] Visualize the performance of models and the insights they produce [*] Scale your solutions as your data grows using Python [*] Ensure the robustness of your analytic applications by mastering the best practices of predictive analysis  Who this book is forThis book is designed for business analysts, BI analysts, data scientists, or junior level data analysts who are ready to move from a conceptual understanding of advanced analytics to an expert in designing and building advanced analytics solutions using Python. You’re expected to have basic development experience with Python.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52472137023761,"sku":"NLS9781785882715","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53110116155665,"sku":"NIN9781785882715","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781785882715.jpg?v=1759837532"},{"product_id":"generative-ai-with-python-and-pytorch-book-joseph-babcock-9781835884447","title":"Generative AI with Python and PyTorch","description":"Master GenAI techniques to create images and text using variational autoencoders (VAEs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), LSTMs, and large language models (LLMs)  Key Features  Implement real-world applications of LLMs and generative AI Fine-tune models with PEFT and LoRA to speed up training Expand your LLM toolbox with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques, LangChain, and LlamaIndex Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format  Book DescriptionBecome an expert in Generative AI through immersive, hands-on projects that leverage today’s most powerful models for Natural Language Processing (NLP) and computer vision. Generative AI with Python and PyTorch is your end-to-end guide to creating advanced AI applications, made easy by Raghav Bali, a seasoned data scientist with multiple patents in AI, and Joseph Babcock, a PhD and machine learning expert. Through business-tested approaches, this book simplifies complex GenAI concepts, making learning both accessible and immediately applicable. From NLP to image generation, this second edition explores practical applications and the underlying theories that power these technologies. By integrating the latest advancements in LLMs, it prepares you to design and implement powerful AI systems that transform data into actionable intelligence. You’ll build your versatile LLM toolkit by gaining expertise in GPT-4, LangChain, RLHF, LoRA, RAG, and more. You’ll also explore deep learning techniques for image generation and apply styler transfer using GANs, before advancing to implement CLIP and diffusion models. Whether you’re generating dynamic content or developing complex AI-driven solutions, this book equips you with everything you need to harness the full transformative power of Python and AI.What you will learn  Grasp the core concepts and capabilities of LLMs Craft effective prompts using chain-of-thought, ReAct, and prompt query language to guide LLMs toward your desired outputs Understand how attention and transformers have changed NLP Optimize your diffusion models by combining them with VAEs Build text generation pipelines based on LSTMs and LLMs Leverage the power of open-source LLMs, such as Llama and Mistral, for diverse applications  Who this book is forThis book is for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers seeking practical skills in building generative AI systems. A basic understanding of math and statistics and experience with Python coding is required.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52608721289489,"sku":"NLS9781835884447","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52771657220369,"sku":"NIN9781835884447","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53381210997009,"sku":"CINB0D9QBYYBQG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781835884447.jpg?v=1764065456"},{"product_id":"scars-and-storms-book-joseph-babcock-9798218821241","title":"Scars and Storms","description":"When adversity strikes, most people simply endure it. \"Scars and Storms\" shows readers how to use hardship as fuel for personal transformation.\nJoseph Babcock has developed a practical system that weaves together wisdom from three traditions into 27 actionable principles. Each principle draws from Ancient Teaching, Stoic philosophy, and Balance Principle frameworks to address real-world challenges.\nThe book serves readers across age groups and life stages - students dealing with academic stress, professionals facing career setbacks and business challenges, parents navigating family difficulties, and older adults seeking renewed direction. Whether you're 13 or 113, these principles apply to your circumstances.\nRather than offering generic inspiration, Babcock provides specific methods for turning failure into advantage. Readers learn concrete strategies for recovering from setbacks, performing under pressure, and building resilience that grows stronger with each challenge.\n\"Scars and Storms\" combines serious methodology with practical application, making sophisticated concepts accessible to anyone ready to change how they respond to life's difficulties.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53658201686289,"sku":"NIN9798218821241","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9798218821241.jpg?v=1781425054"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-joseph-babcock.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}