Published books

Ruby is a simple, elegant language that makes programming feel natural, and Programming Ruby is the book that introduced it to developers around the world. Known as the “Pickaxe” book, this Second Edition by Dave Thomas, with Chad Fowler and Andy Hunt, is both a tutorial and a complete reference. It starts with Ruby’s object-oriented basics, then covers classes, modules, blocks, iterators, exceptions, threads, and the standard libraries. It also shows how to use Ruby in real-world tasks like web programming, database access, and GUI development, and it includes a detailed reference to the language and its built-in classes. Written in the practical, no-nonsense style the Pragmatic Programmers are known for, it’s a guide for beginners who want to learn Ruby and for experienced developers…

Reiji’s search for a legendary dragon takes him far from his friends, and things go wrong fast. In Dragon Drive, Vol. 6, “Hope,” he is mistaken for a bandit and thrown in jail. Help comes from Koryu, a soldier who has seen enough of how his squad captain really operates. Together they take on the captain and his huge dragon in a battle to protect a village that has been living in fear. With Chibi’s growing power, Reiji’s stubborn courage, and a new ally at his side, this volume has high-stakes dragon duels and the lesson that even the weakest can find hope when it counts. It’s an action-packed fantasy adventure for fans of dragons and underdog heroes.

Born into a world of royal expectation, Princess Kilala has always known that being a princess means more than wearing a crown. Behind the palace walls lies a kingdom filled with secrets, ancient traditions, forbidden desires, and dangers that threaten everything she holds dear.

Machines are learning to do more of the work, and most of us don’t know what that means for our careers. Written by three leaders at Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work, What To Do When Machines Do Everything cuts through both the hype and the doom surrounding AI, algorithms, bots, and big data. It argues that automation won’t simply erase jobs. It will reshape industries, create new kinds of work, and reward people and companies who adapt early. Packed with practical examples and a clear-eyed look at what’s coming, this book is a guide for leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to stay valuable in a world where machines do the routine and humans do what matters.