6 books related to data and technology to give this Christmas

How time flies! It seems like only yesterday when, at this time of year, we were writing our letter to Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men asking them for our most sincere wishes. Once again, Christmas is here to remind us of the magic of reuniting with our loved ones, but it is also the perfect time to enjoy and rest.

For many, within that Christmas happiness is the passion for reading. What better time to enjoy a good book than these winter days under the warmth of home? Novels, comics, essays... but also guides or theoretical books that can help you expand your knowledge related to your field of work. Therefore, as every year, we have asked our pages -the collaborators of datos.gob.es- the best recommendations on books related to data and technology to offer you some ideas that you can include in your letter this year, if you have behaved well.

Telling your Data Story: Data Storytelling for Data Management, Scott Taylor (The Data Whisperer)

What is it about? The author of this book offers us a practical guide to explain and make us understand the strategic value of data management within the business environment.

Who is it for? It is focused on working professionals interested in improving their skills both in managing and carrying out a company's data plan, as well as in handling tools to be able to clearly explain their actions to third parties. Its target audience also includes data scientists interested in bringing this discipline closer to the business sector.

Language: English

The art of statistics: Learning from data, David Spiegelhalter

What is it about? This book shows readers how to derive knowledge from raw data and mathematical concepts. Through real-world examples, the author tells us how data and statistics can help us solve different problems, such as determining the luckiest passenger on the Titanic or whether a serial killer could have been caught earlier, among others.

Who is it for? If you are passionate about the world of statistics and curious data, this book is for you. Its readability and full of examples taken from the world around us makes this book an interesting idea to include in your letter to the Three Wise Men this year.

Language: English

Big Data. Conceptos, tecnologías y aplicaciones, David Ríos Insúa y David Gómez Ullate Oteiza

What is it about? This new CSIC book brings readers closer to big data and its applications in politics, healthcare and cybersecurity. Its authors, David Ríos and David Gómez-Ullate describe the technology and methods used by data science, explaining its potential in various fields.

Who is it for? Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of current scientific and technological issues will find this book more than interesting. Its simple and accessible explanations make this manual a pleasant and friendly text for all types of readers.

Language: Spanish

Data Analytics with R: A Recipe book, Ryan Garnett

What is it about? As if it were a recipe book! This is how Ryan Garnet presents this book dedicated to explaining in an entertaining and very practical way to the readers the data analysis focused on the R language.

Who is it for? This book is a very interesting option for both programmers and data analysis enthusiasts who want to discover more about R. Its structure in the form of recipes to explain this field makes it easy to understand. In addition, you can download it for free.

Language: English

Datanomics, Paloma Llaneza

What is it about? This book reveals with data, reports and proven facts what technology companies are really doing with the personal data we give them and how they profit from it.

Who is it for? It is a document of great interest to all citizens. The fact that the information it contains is reinforced with supporting reports makes it lighter and more enjoyable to read.

Language: Spanish

Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us about Who We Really Are, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

What is it about? Did you know that users surfing the Internet expose a total of 8 billion gigabytes of data every day? The author shows us in this book how the data we provide about our searches reveal our fears, desires and behaviors, but also conscious and unconscious biases.

Who is it for? This book is aimed at anyone looking to expand their knowledge about how we express ourselves in the digital age. If you would like answers to questions such as whether where we go to school can influence our future success, this book is for you.

Language: English

As in previous years, this list is just a small selection that we have made based on the recommendations suggested by some of the experts who collaborate in datos.gob.es, as well as some of the members of this team. Undoubtedly, the world is full of really interesting books on data and technology.

Do you know of any more that we should not forget in our letter to the Three Wise Men? Leave us a comment or send us an email to dinamizacion@datos.gob.es, we will be happy to read it!