Why “handbook” is being discussed
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> You can get pdfs of the Handbook of Unconventional Computing if you ask Google and/or Anna ;-) Agreed. In fact, I may have them downloaded already somewhere in my massive…
by mindcrime · Oct 1, 2026
edit: HN seems to loves people who steal, lie, and cheat. my bad
by jubilanti · Sep 30, 2026
It's complicated, and depends on the hardness of the water entering the system from the water supply as well, since blowdown is ultimately to control the level of dissolved soli…
by MC995 · Sep 30, 2026
1) Principles of Neurobiology by Liqun Luo - Uses an integrated approach to neuroscience. Just ordered a copy, thanks for the pointer. In the meantime, I have a copy of Neurobio…
by mindcrime · Sep 30, 2026
The (Nvidia) DGX Spark Handbook
by kristianpaul · Sep 29, 2026 · 2 points
I am currently listening to VC An American History by Tom Nicholas, Audible 2019. I am reading Predictable Winners, A Handbook for Developing, Forecasting, and Launching New Pro…
by NishanStepak · Sep 29, 2026
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A handbook is a type of reference work, or other collection of instructions, that is intended to provide ready reference. The term originally applied to a small or portable book containing information useful for its owner, but the Oxford English Dictionary defines the current sense as "any book ... giving information such as facts on a particular subject, guidance in some art or occupation, instructions for operating a machine, or information for tourists." Read more on Wikipedia