Reposting: Quick Review: Big Data, by Brian Clegg
Reposting from my other young site: http://bibliomaniac.me/
Big Data is now more than hype, which however wont stop from those who wish to hype things away from reality from continuing to do so.
If you want a clear and concise book on Big Data, or are like me, never able to stay away from any refresher, well this book is for you.
From obvious Big Data examples, such as the erstwhile Netflix, to some very Brit specific stuff (the author is British, as you might have guessed), the book is an easy read in just under 150 pages, and can be easily understood by a wide range of readers.
It also lays out important details, such as the purpose of analyzing Big Data, the pitfalls of rushing to it, without informing a panic-prone public (hear that, Google?) and more.
Enjoy the read!