Master language models through mathematics, illustrations, and code―and build your own from scratch!
The Hundred-Page Language Models Book by Andriy Burkov, the follow-up to his bestselling The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book (now in 12 languages), offers a concise yet thorough journey from language modeling fundamentals to the cutting edge of modern Large Language Models (LLMs). Within Andriy's famous hundred-page format, readers will master both theoretical concepts and practical implementations, making it an invaluable resource for developers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers.
The Hundred-Page Language Models Book allows you to:
- Master the mathematical foundations of modern machine learning and neural networks
- Build and train three architectures of language models in Python
- Understand and code a Transformer language model from scratch in PyTorch
- Work with LLMs, including instruction finetuning and prompt engineering
Written in a hands-on style with working Python code examples, this book progressively builds your understanding from basic machine learning concepts to advanced language model architectures. All code examples run on Google Colab, making it accessible to anyone with a modern laptop.
Endorsements
Vint Cerf, Internet pioneer and Turing Award recipient: This book cleared up a lot of conceptual confusion for me about how Machine Learning actually works - it is a gem of clarity.
Tomás Mikolov, the author of word2vec and FastText: The book is a good start for anyone new to language modeling who aspires to improve on state of the art.
Master language models through mathematics, illustrations, and code―and build your own from scratch!
The Hundred-Page Language Models Book by Andriy Burkov, the follow-up to his bestselling The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book (now in 12 languages), offers a concise yet thorough journey from language modeling fundamentals to the cutting edge of modern Large Language Models (LLMs). Within Andriy's famous hundred-page format, readers will master both theoretical concepts and practical implementations, making it an invaluable resource for developers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers.
The Hundred-Page Language Models Book allows you to:
- Master the mathematical foundations of modern machine learning and neural networks
- Build and train three architectures of language models in Python
- Understand and code a Transformer language model from scratch in PyTorch
- Work with LLMs, including instruction finetuning and prompt engineering
Written in a hands-on style with working Python code examples, this book progressively builds your understanding from basic machine learning concepts to advanced language model architectures. All code examples run on Google Colab, making it accessible to anyone with a modern laptop.
Endorsements
Vint Cerf, Internet pioneer and Turing Award recipient: This book cleared up a lot of conceptual confusion for me about how Machine Learning actually works - it is a gem of clarity.
Tomás Mikolov, the author of word2vec and FastText: The book is a good start for anyone new to language modeling who aspires to improve on state of the art.
For the price of just one group class, this book is a practical guide for learning the leader's part of the swing dance known as Lindy Hop. Includes information on swing music and swing dancing, description of basic and intermediate 8-count and 6-count steps, Charleston steps, break steps and footwork variations, dancing to fast and slow music, tips on learning to dance, group classes, practicing and social dancing. It will greatly add to your understanding of Lindy Hop and help you move along the learning curve. Read it before your first Lindy class.
Pilgrim's Progress: The Classic Edition with Modern Helps and Study Guide
This fully Annotated Edition of the Original Pilgrim's Progress includes:
Step into the pages of history with Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan's timeless masterpiece, presented in its original, unaltered form and including a Study Guide to further understanding and reflection. This enduring allegory of the Christian life has inspired generations, tracing Christian's journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City as he faces trials, temptations, and triumphs along the way.
Discover the depth and richness of Bunyan's original text, complete with insights to guide you through its older language and profound imagery. Helpful annotations and clear explanations are thoughtfully included to illuminate the allegories, making them more accessible for modern readers without losing their historical and spiritual significance.
To deepen your understanding, this edition features a study guide packed with reflective questions and concise chapter summaries, ideal for personal devotion or group discussion. Perfect for those encountering this classic for the first time or seasoned readers revisiting its truths, this version of Pilgrim's Progress offers both a journey through Bunyan's powerful prose and practical tools to enhance your experience.
Engage with the classic. Explore its meaning. Take the journey.
For the price of just one group class, this book is a practical guide for learning the leader's part of the fast and smooth swing dance called Balboa. Includes description of common steps, tips on learning, practising and social dancing. It will greatly add to your understanding of swing dancing and help you along your learning curve. Read it before you go to your first Balboa class.
Pilgrim's Progress: A Contemporary Journey of Faith
Embark on a timeless adventure in this fresh, narrative retelling of Pilgrim's Progress, now brought to life in contemporary English for today's readers and including a Study Guide to further understanding and reflection on this beautiful allegory.
Follow Christian, burdened by the weight of his doubts and fears, as he sets out from the City of Destruction toward the Celestial City. Along the way, he faces pressures such as traversing the Slough of Despond, standing firm in the face of Apollyon, and navigating the dazzling snares of Vanity Fair, all which threaten to pull him from the path of following Christ. With each step, Christian's journey illuminates the eternal struggles of faith, hope, and redemption.
This faithful reimagining retains John Bunyan's profound allegories, making their truths accessible without compromising their depth. Whether encountering this classic for the first time or rediscovering it anew, readers of all ages will find inspiration, guidance, and renewed courage in Christian's quest.
This edition also includes a thoughtfully crafted study guide, featuring deep, reflective questions and concise chapter summaries to enhance understanding and spark meaningful discussion. Perfect for personal devotion, group study, or as a gift, this updated Pilgrim's Progress bridges the gap between Bunyan's world and ours, offering timeless wisdom for modern pilgrims navigating the path of following Jesus Christ.
Rediscover a classic. Rekindle your faith. Take the journey.
Pilgrim's Progress: A Contemporary Journey of Faith
Embark on a timeless adventure in this fresh, narrative retelling of Pilgrim's Progress, now brought to life in contemporary English for today's readers!
Follow Christian, burdened by the weight of his doubts and fears, as he sets out from the City of Destruction toward the Celestial City. Along the way, he faces pressures such as traversing the Slough of Despond, standing firm in the face of Apollyon, and navigating the dazzling snares of Vanity Fair, all which threaten to pull him from the path of following Christ. With each step, Christian's journey illuminates the eternal struggles of faith, hope, and redemption.
This faithful narrative reimagining retains John Bunyan's profound allegories, making their truths accessible without compromising their depth. Whether encountering this classic for the first time or rediscovering it anew, readers of all ages will find inspiration, guidance, and renewed courage in Christian's quest.
Perfect for personal devotion, group study, or as a gift, this updated Pilgrim's Progress bridges the gap between Bunyan's world and ours, offering timeless wisdom for modern pilgrims navigating the path of following Jesus Christ.
Rediscover a classic. Rekindle your faith. Take the journey.
In the blink of an eye, the world crumbled beneath the relentless onslaught of the creatures known only as Greks.
Amidst the ruins of a once-thriving civilization, Xavier clings to a solitary purpose: keep his family alive. In a desolate world overshadowed by insurmountable loss, Xavier grapples with the daunting question-can he protect his loved ones as the remnants of humanity teeter on the brink of oblivion?
As each day unfolds under the weight of irreparable devastation, Xavier navigates a post-apocalyptic landscape where danger lurks in every shadow, and the line between predator and prey blurs. In this heart-pounding sci-fi odyssey, the struggle for survival becomes a relentless battle against the unknown. And if he can't keep his family safe, what's left to fight for?
Gripping, intense, and emotionally charged, this post-apocalyptic saga invites readers on a thrilling journey where hope flickers in the darkness, and the fight for existence becomes a quest for meaning. In a world swallowed by the unknown, Xavier's journey unfolds, revealing the true depths of resilience and the indomitable spirit that emerges when all seems lost.
Get ready for a sci-fi epic that transcends the boundaries of survival, where the unraveling of one man's story is a pulse-pounding testament to the struggle for something more than mere survival.
Pilgrim's Progress: A Contemporary Journey of Faith
Embark on a timeless adventure in this fresh, narrative retelling of Pilgrim's Progress, now brought to life in contemporary English for today's readers and including a Study Guide to further understanding and reflection on this beautiful allegory.
Follow Christian, burdened by the weight of his doubts and fears, as he sets out from the City of Destruction toward the Celestial City. Along the way, he faces pressures such as traversing the Slough of Despond, standing firm in the face of Apollyon, and navigating the dazzling snares of Vanity Fair, all which threaten to pull him from the path of following Christ. With each step, Christian's journey illuminates the eternal struggles of faith, hope, and redemption.
This faithful reimagining retains John Bunyan's profound allegories, making their truths accessible without compromising their depth. Whether encountering this classic for the first time or rediscovering it anew, readers of all ages will find inspiration, guidance, and renewed courage in Christian's quest.
This edition also includes a thoughtfully crafted study guide, featuring deep, reflective questions and concise chapter summaries to enhance understanding and spark meaningful discussion. Perfect for personal devotion, group study, or as a gift, this updated Pilgrim's Progress bridges the gap between Bunyan's world and ours, offering timeless wisdom for modern pilgrims navigating the path of following Jesus Christ.
Rediscover a classic. Rekindle your faith. Take the journey.
In the blink of an eye, the world crumbled beneath the relentless onslaught of the creatures known only as Greks.
Amidst the ruins of a once-thriving civilization, Xavier clings to a solitary purpose: keep his family alive. In a desolate world overshadowed by insurmountable loss, Xavier grapples with the daunting question-can he protect his loved ones as the remnants of humanity teeter on the brink of oblivion?
As each day unfolds under the weight of irreparable devastation, Xavier navigates a post-apocalyptic landscape where danger lurks in every shadow, and the line between predator and prey blurs. In this heart-pounding sci-fi odyssey, the struggle for survival becomes a relentless battle against the unknown. And if he can't keep his family safe, what's left to fight for?
Gripping, intense, and emotionally charged, this post-apocalyptic saga invites readers on a thrilling journey where hope flickers in the darkness, and the fight for existence becomes a quest for meaning. In a world swallowed by the unknown, Xavier's journey unfolds, revealing the true depths of resilience and the indomitable spirit that emerges when all seems lost.
Get ready for a sci-fi epic that transcends the boundaries of survival, where the unraveling of one man's story is a pulse-pounding testament to the struggle for something more than mere survival.
Pilgrim's Progress: A Contemporary Journey of Faith
Embark on a timeless adventure in this fresh, narrative retelling of Pilgrim's Progress, now brought to life in contemporary English for today's readers!
Follow Christian, burdened by the weight of his doubts and fears, as he sets out from the City of Destruction toward the Celestial City. Along the way, he faces pressures such as traversing the Slough of Despond, standing firm in the face of Apollyon, and navigating the dazzling snares of Vanity Fair, all which threaten to pull him from the path of following Christ. With each step, Christian's journey illuminates the eternal struggles of faith, hope, and redemption.
This faithful narrative reimagining retains John Bunyan's profound allegories, making their truths accessible without compromising their depth. Whether encountering this classic for the first time or rediscovering it anew, readers of all ages will find inspiration, guidance, and renewed courage in Christian's quest.
Perfect for personal devotion, group study, or as a gift, this updated Pilgrim's Progress bridges the gap between Bunyan's world and ours, offering timeless wisdom for modern pilgrims navigating the path of following Jesus Christ.
Rediscover a classic. Rekindle your faith. Take the journey.
Pilgrim's Progress: The Classic Edition with Modern Helps and Study Guide
This fully Annotated Edition of the Original Pilgrim's Progress includes:
Step into the pages of history with Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan's timeless masterpiece, presented in its original, unaltered form and including a Study Guide to further understanding and reflection. This enduring allegory of the Christian life has inspired generations, tracing Christian's journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City as he faces trials, temptations, and triumphs along the way.
Discover the depth and richness of Bunyan's original text, complete with insights to guide you through its older language and profound imagery. Helpful annotations and clear explanations are thoughtfully included to illuminate the allegories, making them more accessible for modern readers without losing their historical and spiritual significance.
To deepen your understanding, this edition features a study guide packed with reflective questions and concise chapter summaries, ideal for personal devotion or group discussion. Perfect for those encountering this classic for the first time or seasoned readers revisiting its truths, this version of Pilgrim's Progress offers both a journey through Bunyan's powerful prose and practical tools to enhance your experience.
Engage with the classic. Explore its meaning. Take the journey.
She traded in her wings for a news anchor job. When War, the second horseman of the apocalypse arrives, can she stop the escalating global conflict before it's too late?
Becky can charm the pants off anyone with her news anchor good looks, genuine smile, and sparkling eyes. When she's exiled from Heaven and stripped of her powers, she has no trouble fitting in at the television network as their star reporter. Beneath her vain exterior, she cares about the humans she reports about, and the audience who adores her.
After helping her sisters vanquish Conquest, the first horseman, she wasn't expecting War to arrive so soon. With barely time to recover, she chases the story of a lifetime, following a trail of clues that brings with it a shocking revelation. A war between nations is on the horizon. To slow it down and stop the other horsemen, she and her sisters must restore their heavenly powers. But to do that they must discover why they were exiled. She only hopes they can figure it out in time to defeat the horsemen and save all of humanity.
In this urban fantasy tale of fallen angels, Becky must uncover divine secrets, and restore her heavenly powers, and stop War's reign before his influence becomes unstoppable. Time is running out to unlock the secrets that can save both humankind and the fallen angel's shot at redemption.
Previously in Stone Cold Con
Master con artist Max Stone, along with partners in crime Simon Jefferies, Mike Scott and their newest member, Jamie Paige, executed a two-part con on Bank executive Joseph Perkins. With the first part completed, Max presented Jamie with a gold chain along with a blue polished stone engraved with a feather within a circle - a symbol they all shared. This symbol welcoming her into the family, causing Robert Ayre, Jamie's fiancé to become uneasy with their growing closeness.
As the second part of the con was about to unfold, Jamie was nowhere to be found. Thinking quickly, Max managed to execute the second part successfully. They later discovered that Jamie was arrest for the murder of her fiancé, Robert, through a car bomb. Her image as a murdering con artist was widely publicized.
Joseph then paid Jamie a surprise visit, leveraging his connections to deny her bail. Ignoring her claims of being framed, Joseph gave her an ultimatum: her con friends must return his stolen money, take millions from his enemy, and provide proof of her framing before jury selection begins, or he would ensure she spends life in jail.
The group enlisted 'Tank' to assist, successfully fulfilling Joseph's demands. They uncovered the culprit behind the car bomb, which lead to a gruesome demise. The case was closed; Jamie was set free.
With the truth revealed, Jamie was driven by revenge. After various elaborate schemes, they achieved Jamie's revenge unharmed.
Once everything was resolved, they planned to take time off. Max expressed a desire to travel and asked Jamie if she would join him. She responded, ...
Stone Cold Killer is the trilling sequel to Stone Cold Con.
After the relentless chaos they faced, Max proposes an escape to Jamie, a chance to get away from it all. Jamie says ......
The story takes a dark and twisted turn when Tony, Max's retired mentor, is brutally murdered. Clues start to unravel, revealing a chilling truth: they are all marked for death. Each member of the group wears the same distinctive gold chain, with a blue stone with a feather and circle around it. Which makes them the killers target.
Now, a relentless killer is closing in. Faced with imminent danger, the group are left with a critical choice: fight or flight. With nowhere to run, it's time to fight. As the tension mounts, they must rely on their wits and each other to outsmart a merciless predator bent on finishing what they started.
Will they outmaneuver the killer before he rips the gold chains from around all their necks. I sincerely hope so.
Someone is trying to kill Jeff Davis. This shy software developer has put so many bad guys behind bars, that he has made enemies, and now he is being hunted.
But this time, Jeff is not alone. Together with his network of friends, including fellow computer programmers, and his girl friend, they set out to save Jeff's life, and the lives of others. People from Jeff's past come back to make an appearance, both good and not so good. Read this, the last book of the trilogy, to find out how it all ends, how all the threads get wrapped up. Some will live, and some will die.God's Network is a four-day action-packed adventure in software, guns, and God.
Buy it today.
Praise for Tim Koop's Writing
Interesting
- almost everyone
Good writing. Good action and suspense.
- Cynthia A. Robison
Well paced... the technical aspects were accurate... the story was interesting... I want to read the next one.
- Thomas Sewell, editor
It was very interesting and held my attention. You did a nice job of developing the characters and making them believable. The plot developed quite well also.
- Jenn Haslam
It's great!
- 17 year old young man, after staying up till 4:30am to finish the book
I just finished reading this book and I love it! First, it is a great story that kept me involved from beginning to end. The contemporary themes were totally relatable. The story arch is very well done and the characters were well-developed and recognizable.
- Patti Virkler
This could be the best book I've ever read in my life.
- Tim Koop