Allen Downey is a professor of Computer Science at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts. He’s written numerous books and I was delighted to discover that many if not all are available as free downloads on his web site, Green Tea Press.
You can get free boosk on:
- Python
- Java
- Data Science
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Statistics, Probability, and Bayesian Analysis
- C++
- Perl
- MATLAB
- Operating System Design
He also has some articles on why he publishes in this way and his experience with it.
If you’re looking for some free knowledge, check out Green Tea Press!
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