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u/samort7 · 257 pointsr/learnprogramming

Here's my list of the classics:

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u/quixotidian · 15 pointsr/compsci

Here are some books I've heard are good (I haven't read them myself, but I provide commentary based on what I've heard about them):

u/0PointE · 10 pointsr/compsci

Absolutely and unequivocally The New Turing Omnibus. There are all sorts of scientific questions and solutions along with proofs and use cases over the years usually surrounding computer science. I loved everything I'd learned in this book and still remember learning what the Hamming Distance is and how it helped us develop a reliable way to communicate at such long distances with satellites and other such things. I have a copy sitting on my shelf next to me atm so I got a photo for you to check out the TOC if you wish. Truly a light favorite of mine.

u/CzarAlexander · 6 pointsr/compsci

http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Turing-Omnibus-Excursions/dp/0805071660

u/insane_chocolate · 5 pointsr/compsci

Cambridge recommends its CS students to read The New Turing Omnibus: 66 Excursions in Computer Science before starting their studies. It's quite interesting and gives a good intro of what CS is.

u/mmddmm · 3 pointsr/compsci

I like The New Turing Omnibus. It's kind of old, but gives a great overview over many interesting computer science topics. After reading it you should have a general sense what computer science is all about. Then you can dive into more specific books on topics that interest you.

u/jav032 · 3 pointsr/compsci

This might be frowned upon by others in /r/compsci for not being "serious enough", but I greatly enjoyed "The New Turing Omnibus: Sixty-Six Excursions in Computer Science". To quote an Amazon review " He illuminates the dark corners of abstract thought with practical puzzles and plain language."

I had a lot of fun reading this book when I started studying CS, and it definitely helped me later on. It covers almost everything in plain language. I recommend you at least read the beginning on amazon's free preview and see if you like it: http://smile.amazon.com/The-New-Turing-Omnibus-Excursions/dp/0805071660 (click on the book thumbnail on the left)

u/Dylnuge · 3 pointsr/AskComputerScience

Might be biased, but I'm a big fan of Jeff Erickson's Algorithm Notes, which I think are better than a lot of textbooks.

If you really want a book, CLR Algorithms and The Art of Computer Programming both get recommended a lot, with good reason.

If you're interested in computational theory, the New Turing Omnibus and Spiser's Theory of Computation are two good choices.

Finally, I'd check out Hacker's Delight. It's a lot more on the electrical/computer engineering side of things, which might interest you, and it's very detailed while still being quite excellent.

u/bennettandrews · 2 pointsr/programming

I would check out
The New Turning Omnibus .

It covers lots of great ideas in and around computer science without much code. Each chapter introduces some interesting idea, questions, and further reference. Overall quite a good read.

u/stanley_reisner · 2 pointsr/math

I'd suggest The New Turing Omnibus. Each chapter gives a very brief introduction to an area of mathematics/computer science. It's a great read, and will give you exposure to a lot of cool topics.

u/InCaseOfEmergency · 2 pointsr/compsci

I think The New Turing Omnibus fits this pretty well.

u/jrockIMSA08 · 2 pointsr/compsci

As well as discrete math, one thing some students have problems with is actually doing the amount of work required in a CS class. Not because they aren't capable, but because they don't realize that they probably shouldn't leave it off until the night before. If you get into the habit of doing an hour of work per night this summer, and just keep it up in college, you'll be way better off than most of your classmates. Do project Euler or Topcoder problems, or work on an open source project (imho harder). You'll get slapped around in Algorithms and discrete math no matter what.

If you want some light reading that you'll actually enjoy. http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Turing-Omnibus-Excursions/dp/0805071660 is an awesome book. I read it during my senior year summer, and I feel like it gave me a really nice cursory introduction to CS.

u/fullouterjoin · 1 pointr/programming

My understanding of your article resonating with something I think needs to be said. That goal directed learning trumps facts and the best way to hook a student is by telling a story.

I am huge fan of the no longer published Computer Recreations column by A.K. Dewdney. It showed how to gain insights into a problem with simple computer programs anyone could write.

His book, The New Turing Omnibus is an excellent example of teaching concepts while solving real problems.

There is so much complexity in the abstractions of computation that it is difficult to figure out what is and is not needed to explain a subject. Funny that the Lua book you cite is actually a pillar of good technical writing.

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EDIT: this is horribly written. I will clean it up later.

u/fremandn · 1 pointr/programming

The closest thing I can think of is The New Turing Omnibus. I'm not sure what age group you are targeting.

This is the Google Books preview.

u/feoh · 1 pointr/learnprogramming

IMO a really excellent book that I have no freaking idea why they let it go out of print - The New Turing Omnibus:

http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Turing-Omnibus-Excursions/dp/0805071660/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1344474299&sr=8-2&keywords=The+New+Turing+Omnibus

It's an excellent compendium of algorithms and ideas in computer science. I find it invaluable.

u/SakishimaHabu · 1 pointr/csbooks

[The new Turing Omnibus] ( https://www.amazon.com/New-Turing-Omnibus-Sixty-Six-Excursions/dp/0805071660).

u/McHoff · 1 pointr/cscareerquestions

Well, I mean it sounds like you're in a tough class and it sucks, but if you power through it you might find some cool stuff afterwards. The later classes will be hard too, but in a different way -- early classes can sometimes be designed to be weed-out classes.

This is a fun book that will give you a glimpse of the more computer science-y side of your degree; might help to remind you there's more to this stuff than dumb java classes.

u/sgwizdak · 1 pointr/compsci

I've always liked:

http://www.amazon.com/New-Turing-Omnibus-Sixty-Six-Excursions/dp/0805071660

u/mycatverbs · 1 pointr/programming

They're rare, but there exist people like the author of the New Turing Omnibus.