Requests

Colbert Phillipe writes:
I am a technologist with extensive mathematical and computer knowledge. Given my background, what books or material can yhou recommend for introduction and practical knowledge on Data Mining?

[Note: I plan to expand FAQ section for KDnuggets and start by publishing several requests in this issue.
Please reply to editor at kdnuggets.com and I will collect the answers and add them to www.kdnuggets.com/faq section. Editor.]