Étagère à livres
Books that have shaped my thinking, sparked my curiosity, and continue to inspire my work.
From technical deep-dives to African literature, from accessibility guides to agricultural innovation — this collection reflects my diverse interests and the knowledge that fuels my passion for building inclusive technology.
Tech
Clean Code
by Robert C. Martin
A handbook of agile software craftsmanship
The Pragmatic Programmer
by David Thomas & Andrew Hunt
Your journey to mastery
Design Patterns
by Gang of Four
Elements of reusable object-oriented software
You Don't Know JS
by Kyle Simpson
Deep dive into JavaScript mechanics
Python Crash Course
by Eric Matthes
A hands-on, project-based introduction to programming
Introduction to Algorithms
by Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, Stein
The comprehensive guide to algorithms
The Phoenix Project
by Gene Kim
A novel about IT, DevOps, and helping your business win
Designing Data-Intensive Applications
by Martin Kleppmann
The big ideas behind reliable, scalable systems
AI/ML
Hands-On Machine Learning
by Aurélien Géron
Using Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow
Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
by Christopher Bishop
Comprehensive introduction to ML and pattern recognition
The Elements of Statistical Learning
by Hastie, Tibshirani, Friedman
Data mining, inference, and prediction
Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
by Stuart Russell & Peter Norvig
The leading textbook in artificial intelligence
Deep Learning
by Ian Goodfellow
Mathematical and conceptual background for deep learning
African Literature
Things Fall Apart
by Chinua Achebe
Classic Nigerian novel about colonialism's impact
Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A powerful story of the Biafran War
The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born
by Ayi Kwei Armah
Post-independence Ghana through critical eyes
Nervous Conditions
by Tsitsi Dangarembga
Coming of age in colonial Zimbabwe
Purple Hibiscus
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A story of a family torn apart by expectations
The Joys of Motherhood
by Buchi Emecheta
Exploring womanhood in traditional Nigerian society
African Memoir
Born a Crime
by Trevor Noah
Stories from a South African childhood
Long Walk to Freedom
by Nelson Mandela
The autobiography of South Africa's first Black president
Agile
Choose Your WoW!
by Scott Ambler & Mark Lines
A disciplined agile delivery handbook
Disciplined Agile Delivery
by Scott Ambler & Mark Lines
A practitioner's guide to agile software delivery
The Agile Manifesto
by Kent Beck et al.
Principles behind the agile methodology
Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time
by Jeff Sutherland
Revolutionary approach to project management
Lean Startup
by Eric Ries
How today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation
Autism
The Autistic Brain
by Temple Grandin
Thinking across the spectrum
NeuroTribes
by Steve Silberman
The legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity
The Reason I Jump
by Naoki Higashida
The inner voice of a thirteen-year-old boy with autism
Uniquely Human
by Barry Prizant
A different way of seeing autism
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
by Tony Attwood
Comprehensive resource for understanding autism spectrum
Drones
The Drone Pilot's Handbook
by Adam Juniper
Everything you need to know about flying drones
AgriTech
Precision Agriculture Technology for Crop Farming
by Qin Zhang
Modern farming with technology integration
The Future of Agriculture
by Dennis Keeney
Sustainable farming in the 21st century
Smart Farming with IoT
by Various Authors
Internet of Things applications in agriculture
Personal Development
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
Tiny changes, remarkable results
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen Covey
Powerful lessons in personal change
Psychology
Mindset
by Carol Dweck
The new psychology of success
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
How we make decisions
The Power of Habit
by Charles Duhigg
Why we do what we do in life and business
Communication
The Art of Public Speaking
by Dale Carnegie
Classic guide to effective public speaking
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
Timeless principles for building relationships
Leadership
Leaders Eat Last
by Simon Sinek
Why some teams pull together and others don't
The Culture Code
by Daniel Coyle
The secrets of highly successful groups
Innovation
The Innovator's Dilemma
by Clayton Christensen
Revolutionary book that will change your understanding of competition
Zero to One
by Peter Thiel
Notes on startups, or how to build the future
Future Tech
The Second Machine Age
by Erik Brynjolfsson & Andrew McAfee
Work, progress, and prosperity in a time of brilliant technologies
Tech Ethics
Weapons of Math Destruction
by Cathy O'Neil
How big data increases inequality and threatens democracy
Accessibility
Design for Everyone
by Kat Holmes
How to build products that serve everyone
A Web for Everyone
by Sarah Horton & Whitney Quesenbery
Designing accessible user experiences
Inclusive Design Patterns
by Heydon Pickering
Coding accessibility into web design
Reading is Building
Every book here has contributed to my understanding of technology, culture, and human experience. If you have recommendations that align with accessible tech, African narratives, or innovative approaches to complex problems, I'd love to hear them!
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