Will Kurt

Will Kurt works as a data scientist at Bombora. With a formal background in both computer science (MS) and English literature (BA), he is fascinated with explaining complex technical topics as clearly and generally as possible. He has taught a course section on Haskell at the University of Nevada, Reno, and given workshops on functional programming. He also blogs about probability at CountBayesie.com.

books by Will Kurt

A Damn Fine Stable Diffusion Book
  • MEAP began April 2024
  • Publication in Fall 2025 (estimated)
  • ISBN 9781633436800
  • 275 pages (estimated)
Included with a Manning Online subscription
  • printed in black & white
catalog / Data Science / AI

A Damn Fine Stable Diffusion Book helps you get amazing results out of Stable Diffusion fast. You’ll learn how to create everything from graphics for blogs and websites to hi-resolution desktop wallpapers. Start with the basics of text prompt engineering for image generation, then quickly move on to using the webUI to tweak your outputs to your specifications.

Stable Diffusion - Sci-fi cover

From there, you’ll explore methods for making hi-resolution images, programming Stable Diffusion directly with Python and Hugging Face, utilizing ControlNet for poses, and custom LoRAs for specific styles and images. Finally, you’ll dive into creating your own models with in-depth customization methods you can use to create images of your friends, deliver reusable characters, and apply custom styles. You’ll even learn to make a damn fine cup of coffee!

Stable Diffusion - A damn fine cup of coffee

Get Programming with Haskell
  • March 2018
  • ISBN 9781617293764
  • 616 pages
Included with a Manning Online subscription
  • printed in black & white
  • Available translations: Japanese, Russian
catalog / Software Development / Software Engineering / Application Development / Haskell

Get Programming with Haskell leads you through short lessons, examples, and exercises designed to make Haskell your own. It has crystal-clear illustrations and guided practice. You will write and test dozens of interesting programs and dive into custom Haskell modules. You will gain a new perspective on programming plus the practical ability to use Haskell in the everyday world. (The 80 IQ points: not guaranteed!)