log(y) #37 - Books; Learning
Readers prefer unrestricted ebook access; There are many good resources to support your learning.
Greetings,
I hope you're doing well.
It's that time again for my weekly newsletter, and I'm excited to share with you what I've got for this week.
Let's dive in and explore the latest updates and insights together.
Reading
Articles
Barnes & Noble Sets Itself Free. Why would you make a store all look the same when book buyers prefer bookstores that have uniqueness and reflect local customs?
DRM-Free e-Books Are Now Available. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal. Accessing ebooks without restrictions is advantageous for readers. It is also essential to ensure that publishers receive the compensation they deserve so that they can continue publishing excellent books. Authors should be appreciated for their hard work, guaranteeing they can continue producing other outstanding works.
Introducing the New Kottke.org Comments. It's always good to own your content, including comments on your website. With the prevalence of social media and chat groups, it's becoming increasingly rare to find blogs that still keep their comment sections open. Many online discussions now take place on platforms like X or Hacker News. Personally, I appreciate receiving comments and corrections, as well as seeing someone else's point of view. That's why I always keep my comment section open, both on Substack and on my blog.
Listening
Music
Numb. Don't force someone you love to become what you want them to be; instead, let them to be themselves.
In The End. “But in the end, it doesn't even matter”
Watching
YouTube
Front End Developer Roadmap 2024. Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Version Control, CSS Libraries, Frontend Frameworks, Build Tools, Automated Testing, APIs, Security, and Web Performance.
How One Line in the Oldest Math Text Hinted at Hidden Universes. Geometri involves more than merely drawing lines between points and measuring the angles between them; it encompasses a broader range of concepts and principles.
How to self study pure math - a step-by-step guide. The finest curated resources for self-learning pure mathematics.
Movies
Elemental. Ember Lumen is facing a dilemma about whether she should continue running her father's shop or pursue her own dreams. Ember also demonstrates that love can bring together two very different individuals.
Fair Play. Luke became inferior when Emily got promoted. He felt that his work was not appreciated and ultimately began to mess up everything.
Using
Apps
Vivid. An app to double your MacBook screen brightness. Very useful for when you frequently work outdoors.
Discovery
Vectorpea. A web-based vector editing application compatible with many popular file types such as .psd, .ai, .fig, .sketch, and .pdf.
Learnhouse. A new, open-source learning management system.
That's all for this week.
Thank you for reading, and I appreciate your time.
See you next week for more exciting content!