101 Data Visualization and Analytics Projects (Paperback)

Excellent from start to finish. No filler, no padding.

I have been working with introductory & beginning for a few years now and I still found plenty here that was new to me. The book rewards careful reading. Skimming it would be a mistake. The chapters on introductory & beginning are the strongest — the examples are stripped down but complete, and I could follow along without constant guessing. One of those books that pays for itself within the first few chapters. Highly recommended.

Very good, with a few caveats. The core material is strong.

I was looking for something that would bridge the gap between tutorials and proper reference material, and this does that well. I particularly liked the way the author builds up from simple cases before introducing the harder material. A couple of chapters felt like they could have been merged, but that is a minor complaint. The author avoids over-explaining, which keeps the pace up but means you need to pay attention. Solid, and I would buy another book from this author without hesitation.