Practical AI books for real professionals
No hype. No code. Just hands-on guides with prompts, workflows, and exercises you can use today. 31 books covering small business, real estate, HR, nonprofits, restaurants, finance, education, and more. Three focused direct-download collections bring related books together for finance, small business, and IT.
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Small Business AI
A practical starting point for small-business owners choosing AI tools, automating routine work, building simple applications, and managing AI risk.
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Finance & Accounting AI
Practical AI workflows for FP&A, accounting, close, reporting, forecasting, controls, and finance-led automation.
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IT & Legacy Modernization
A field guide to AI-assisted IT work, operations, leadership, data modernization, and change inside established businesses.
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Vibe Coding by Industry
A practical introduction to AI-assisted application building for finance, education, real estate, and e-commerce professionals.
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AI for Service Businesses
Customer-facing AI workflows for faster lead response, clearer communication, consistent operations, and better follow-through in service businesses.
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AI for People & Mission-Driven Work
Human-reviewed AI workflows for hiring, education, nonprofit operations, communications, and other work where trust matters more than volume.
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Introducing the Legacy Business Technology Series
Four new books for the leaders nobody writes for — IT managers, finance directors, and executives at manufacturers, utilities, and construction firms running on 15-year-old ERPs.
Why Legacy Businesses Are Underserved by Tech Books
Most technology books assume you have a modern stack, a big budget, and a team that loves change. What if you have none of those things?
Escaping Spreadsheet Hell at a Legacy Company
Your company runs on 87 spreadsheets that contradict each other. Here is how to start getting out — without a six-figure consulting engagement.