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Introduction to the Theory of Computation Introduction to the Theory of Computation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.24 — 2,131 ratings — published 1996
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Introduction to Algorithms Introduction to Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.35 — 9,386 ratings — published 1989
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.47 — 4,879 ratings — published 1984
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Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 53,747 ratings — published 1979
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Feynman Lectures On Computation (Frontiers in Physics) Feynman Lectures On Computation (Frontiers in Physics)
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avg rating 4.26 — 483 ratings — published 1996
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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.40 — 10,834 ratings — published 1999
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Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.10 — 3,026 ratings — published 1986
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Quantum Computing Since Democritus Quantum Computing Since Democritus (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 1,095 ratings — published 2013
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 9,506 ratings — published 1993
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.20 — 12,027 ratings — published 1994
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Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.06 — 672 ratings — published 1979
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The C Programming Language The C Programming Language (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.44 — 11,425 ratings — published 1978
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The Maniac The Maniac (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.33 — 30,331 ratings — published 2023
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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 35,877 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.38 — 1,894 ratings — published 1973
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The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 2: Seminumerical Algorithms The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 2: Seminumerical Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.43 — 525 ratings — published 1969
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The Nature of Computation The Nature of Computation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.59 — 111 ratings — published 2011
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Computational Complexity: A Modern Approach Computational Complexity: A Modern Approach (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.31 — 137 ratings — published 2007
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The Algorithm Design Manual The Algorithm Design Manual (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.34 — 2,694 ratings — published 1997
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The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 24,482 ratings — published 1999
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 21,595 ratings — published 2014
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A New Kind of Science A New Kind of Science (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.63 — 2,209 ratings — published 2002
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Building a Universal Machine: A Hands-on Introduction to Computability Building a Universal Machine: A Hands-on Introduction to Computability (Paperback)
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avg rating 5.00 — 9 ratings — published
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The Art of Computer Programming: Volume 3: Sorting and Searching The Art of Computer Programming: Volume 3: Sorting and Searching (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.42 — 510 ratings — published 1973
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Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.34 — 1,878 ratings — published 1988
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Computers and Intractability: A Guide to the Theory of NP-Completeness (Series of Books in the Mathematical Sciences) Computers and Intractability: A Guide to the Theory of NP-Completeness (Series of Books in the Mathematical Sciences)
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avg rating 4.16 — 213 ratings — published 1979
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Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.35 — 23,746 ratings — published 2007
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Types and Programming Languages (Mit Press) Types and Programming Languages (Mit Press)
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avg rating 4.28 — 591 ratings — published 2002
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The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search for the Impossible The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search for the Impossible (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.59 — 501 ratings — published 2013
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Understanding Computation: From Simple Machines to Impossible Programs Understanding Computation: From Simple Machines to Impossible Programs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 281 ratings — published 2013
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On Lisp: Advanced Techniques for Common Lisp On Lisp: Advanced Techniques for Common Lisp (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 482 ratings — published 1993
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Complex Adaptive Systems: An Introduction to Computational Models of Social Life Complex Adaptive Systems: An Introduction to Computational Models of Social Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 462 ratings — published 2007
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Complexity: A Guided Tour Complexity: A Guided Tour (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.11 — 3,648 ratings — published 2009
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The Linux Programming Interface: A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook The Linux Programming Interface: A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.64 — 728 ratings — published 2010
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The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.95 — 989 ratings — published 2017
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The Go Programming Language The Go Programming Language (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 1,787 ratings — published 2015
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Algorithms Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.42 — 1,833 ratings — published 1983
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Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.47 — 1,164 ratings — published 2002
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Cryptonomicon Cryptonomicon (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 118,322 ratings — published 1999
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Hackers & Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age Hackers & Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.05 — 9,653 ratings — published 2004
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications Designing Data-Intensive Applications (ebook)
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avg rating 4.69 — 11,065 ratings — published 2015
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Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 115 ratings — published 2008
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Computability and Logic Computability and Logic (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 165 ratings — published 1980
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Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe (ebook)
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avg rating 3.60 — 4,741 ratings — published 2012
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The Mathematical Theory of Communication The Mathematical Theory of Communication (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.38 — 706 ratings — published 1949
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The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 29,494 ratings — published 1999
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Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 5,898 ratings — published 2003
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The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 15,262 ratings — published 1975
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Concepts, Techniques, and Models of Computer Programming Concepts, Techniques, and Models of Computer Programming (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.11 — 246 ratings — published 2004
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Rudy Rucker
“We're presently in the midst of a third intellectual revolution. The first came with Newton: the planets obey physical laws. The second came with Darwin: biology obeys genetic laws. In today’s third revolution, were coming to realize that even minds and societies emerge from interacting laws that can be regarded as computations. Everything is a computation.”
Rudy Rucker

“There will always be plenty of things to compute in the detailed affairs of millions of people doing complicated things.”
Vannevar Bush, As We May Think

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