Reinventing flight simulation hardware at @yawmanflight, AI safety instructor at @USCViterbi Aviation & Security, book author at @OReillyMedia.
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Thomas Nield retweeted
Statistics doesn't have to be intimidating.
@thomasnield76's Grokking Statistics makes the fundamentals accessible, even without a formal background in the subject. Johannes Ball recommends it as a great first read.
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Thomas Nield retweeted
Statistics won't get rid of uncertainty. But they can give you a better way to reason through it.
Grokking Statistics by @thomasnield76 teaches statistical analysis through practical mini-projects, helping you turn data into useful insights without getting lost in the math.
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Plenty of people will tell you how to use ChatGPT. Fewer will hand you realistic projects and let you actually practice. Real-World Workflows with ChatGPT by @thomasnield76 and Arjun Umathanu is a new liveProject Series built around hands-on application.
You'll:
• Assess The Legend of Sleepy Hollow for a museum exhibition
• Investigate a self-driving car accident report
• Analyze bird strike data in aviation
Learn by actually doing it — get the series half off through May 27th:
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Thomas Nield retweeted
Better math often means better decisions in code.
From algorithms and stats to geometry and AI fundamentals, these books focus on the concepts that actually shape how software works and how you reason through it.
Included titles:
• Math for Web Design
• Grokking Algorithms, Second Edition by @_egonschiele
• Grokking Bayes by @the_subtrahend
• Grokking Statistics by @thomasnield76
• Math for Programmers
• Geometry for Programmers
• Math and Architectures of Deep Learning
• Fabulous Adventures in Data Structures and Algorithms by @ericlippert
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Thomas Nield retweeted
Your data can be solid. And still hard to explain.
Statistics is how you make impact legible without fluff or hype.
Grokking Statistics by @thomasnield76 shows how to actually use stats, not just memorize them.
Quick intro from the author: hubs.la/Q040Q8F00
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Grokking Statistics by Thomas Nield on Manning: hubs.la/Q040Q8S80
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We are excited to announce that we are in partnership with Designed for @Xbox! This ushers in a new era where our future products can come to the console and beyond. ✈️🎮
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Thomas Nield retweeted
Sign up Now, Free Workshop: Statistics for Machine Learning!
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I've been working on a new book "Grokking Statistics" with @ManningBooks. Early access is available at 50% off! With a practical mix of theory, Python, and real-world advice, my hope this makes statistics accessible to everyone. 📈📊🧑💻
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Thomas Nield retweeted
Numbers don’t tell the whole story — how you use them does.
Grokking Statistics by @thomasnield76 shows you how to apply stats responsibly, with a focus on ethics and real-world pitfalls.
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Thomas Nield retweeted
Software engineers shouldn't fear being replaced by AI. They should fear being asked to maintain the sprawling mess of AI-generated legacy code their employer's systems will soon run on.
Because that one will actually happen.
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Just in time for #FSExpo, on top of our summer sale we are offering free shipping within the US at our site. Come by our booth 610 to check out our controller and order it!
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We have started running through our checklist at #flightsimexpo! Come to our booth 610 tomorrow to try out our controller on an @alienware, a Steam Deck, and a MacBook 💻 👽 🎮 ✈️
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Are you at #FSExpo and want to give our controller a try on a gaming laptop, Steam Deck, or MacBook? Stop by our booth 610! 🎮 ✈️
Kicking off #FSExpo 2025 in Providence is our #FSExpo Dev Conference with @fselite. We can't wait to see you all at #fsexpofriday tomorrow!
Taking inventory of my library. 6 translations and counting of my last @OReillyMedia book.
Thomas Nield retweeted
Can you play @XPlaneOfficial on @valvesoftware @OnDeck? Yes you can! Our controller gives precision #FlightSim controller and is available on @Sportys Pilot Shop and our site.
Fly Your Way.
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The Yawman Arrow is by a huge margin the easiest way to get into MSFS or XPlane. One device, pre-loaded profiles, and BOOM you are flying within 3 minutes of booting the SIM.
Our summer sale starts now! The first and only handheld #FlightSim controller that frees your desk and can go with you.
It works with @MSFSofficial and @XPlaneOfficial right out of the box too.
yawmanflight.com/
Thomas Nield retweeted
Our summer sale starts now! The first and only handheld #FlightSim controller that frees your desk and can go with you.
It works with @MSFSofficial and @XPlaneOfficial right out of the box too.
yawmanflight.com/
