Calculated Bets is Steven Skiena's engaging account of his quest to develop a mathematical model to successfully bet on jai alai, a sport he encountered during his childhood. The book details his journey, from initial fascination to computer simulations and statistical analysis, aimed at predicting match outcomes, drawing parallels with stock-trading systems and  programmatic trading.

Step into this exhilarating world where mathematical grit meets athletic grit—and find out if luck can truly be beaten.  

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Ray Dalio’s “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order” explores how empires rise and fall in repeating cycles. He identifies debt, internal order, and external power struggles as key forces propelling or derailing nations. Education, innovation, and resource allocation emerge as critical drivers of long-term success.

He offers a framework for adapting strategies in a changing landscape, spotlighting the role of past lessons in shaping future decisions.

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"Advances in Financial Machine Learning by Marcos López de Prado" is a rigorous exploration of applying machine learning to finance. The book provides practical techniques for structuring financial data, engineering features, and robustly evaluating investment strategies.

The source guides practitioners in developing sound, data-driven financial strategies with a focus on avoiding common pitfalls.

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"Code - The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software" explores the fundamental principles behind how computers function, using codes, electricity, and logic. It begins with simple codes like Morse and Braille, then moves into electrical circuits, conductors, and batteries. 

Further chapters cover topics, such as computer memory, microprocessors, operating systems, and programming languages, as well as elements of graphics, sound encoding, and the internet.

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