Tech Talk with Toni

Barnes & Noble's beginnings can be traced to 1873 Today's post is inspired by an article I read about the recent resurgence of Barnes & Noble, the iconic American bookstore chain. As a bookworm, I found the story especially appealing. Back in secondary school, I used to imagine working in a bookstore or a library during summer vacation, surrounded by shelves of book. It seemed like a dream job. Barnes & Noble originally set itself apart with vast, well-stocked stores and an enormous selection of titles. This approach attracted a steady stream of customers and fueled the company’s rapid expansion. But then Amazon arrived, making it possible to order a book with a few clicks and have it delivered to your doorstep. The shift to online shopping left many of Barnes & Noble's stores eerily empty. Enter James Daunt, the managing director of Waterstones, the largest bookseller in the United Kingdom. Tasked with turning Barnes & Noble around, he brought a fresh p...

  The best state a book can be in, opened. This week has been one where I have been asked this question twice.  It seems like everyone is seeking guidance on how to land their first job in the field. I understand the need for supplemental knowledge outside of a degree.  When I did a couple data related courses in school, I thought that was all it took to move forward in my data career.  I was wrong, and today I want you to learn from my wrongs so that you can get way ahead. I believe that everyone has a preferred method of learning new things so, I would be finding resources in different formats.  Also, note that at the end of every single blog post I have done has a "Resources" section at the bottom. Here are some resources that I would recommend to anyone that is interested in a pursuing a data career: Books Reading is my preferred method of learning and I would always recommend the following:  Storytelling with Data  - is a practical book by Co...