Free Ebook Channels from Major English‑Language Publishers

In a previous article I introduced the free e‑books offered by the software vendor Syncfusion; inspired by the trend of publishers providing free e‑book channels, this piece gathers the main free‑ebook portals from major English‑language publishers for interested readers.

Note: 1. This article does not discuss Chinese‑language e‑books or unofficial channels. 2. Most publishers require you to register an account to download free books, but there are generally no security concerns, and you can unsubscribe from notification emails if desired.

O'Reilly

Website: https://www.oreilly.com/

Free e‑book channel: http://www.oreilly.com/programming/free/

O'Reilly is a leading publisher with high‑quality content and distinctive animal‑themed covers. Its free e‑book series is considered generous, covering classic programming topics as well as the latest AI, big data, and other subjects.

Main topics: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, IoT, Programming, Security, Web Development

Packt

Website: https://www.packtpub.com/

Free e‑book channel: https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning?from=block

Packt is a newer publisher that releases many titles quickly, often covering trendy technologies. While quality varies, most books are decent, and Packt also offers a daily free‑book promotion.

Main topics: Python, Machine Learning, Web Development, Mobile, Big Data

Manning

Website: http://www.manning.com/

Free e‑book channel: http://freecontent.manning.com/free-ebooks/

Manning is known for its "In Action" series and has a strong reputation in the Java community. Its free‑book list is smaller and often feels like a collection of slide decks, focusing mainly on Java, Erlang, distributed platforms, and web development.

Main topics: Java, Erlang, Distributed Platforms, Web Development

Apress

Website: https://www.apress.com/

Free e‑book channel: https://www.apress.com/cn/apress-open/apressopen-titles

Apress’s books have a distinctive black‑cover style. The free‑book selection is limited and often includes older or less popular titles, covering software engineering, embedded development, mobile development, and Office‑related topics.

Main topics: Software Engineering, Embedded Development, Mobile Development, Office

Microsoft Press

Website: https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/

Free e‑book channel: https://mva.microsoft.com/ebooks

Microsoft Press focuses heavily on Microsoft technologies such as Windows, Office, SharePoint, and Azure, which may be less valuable to developers working on other platforms.

Main topics: Windows, Office, SharePoint, Azure

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