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==Highlights of the books==
==Highlights of the books==
=== Computer Science ===
* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Compiler-Construction-Principles-Kenneth-Louden/dp/0534939724/ Compiler Construction: Principles and Practice], ''Kenneth C. Louden'' (ISBN-10: 0534939724)
* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Computer-Science-Overview-Glenn-Brookshear/dp/0321269713 Computer Science: An Overview], ''J. Glenn Brookshear'' (ISBN-10: 0321269713)
* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Computer-Ethics-Cautionary-Dilemmas-Computing/dp/0262560739 Computer Ethics: Cautionary Tales and Ethical Dilemmas in Computing], ''Tom Forester'' (ISBN-10: 9780262560733)
* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Computer-Science-Introduction-International-Computing/dp/0131659456/ Computer Science: A Modern Introduction], ''Les Goldschlager'' (ISBN-10: 0131659456)
* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Practical-Parallel-Rendering-Alan-Chalmers/dp/1568811799 Practical Parallel Rendering], ''Alan Chalmers'' (ISBN-10: 1568811799)
* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Structure-Interpretation-Computer-Electrical-Engineering/dp/0262510871 Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, 2nd Edition], ''Harold Abelson'' (ISBN-10: 9780262510875)
=== Electronics ===
=== Electronics ===
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=bkOMDgwFA28C&num=9 The Art of Electronics], ''Paul Horowitz & Winfield Hill''. <s>This is a personal copy so just ask [[user:samthetechie|samthetechie]] if you want to use it.</s> Use it whenever you want, just treat it well. :)  
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=bkOMDgwFA28C&num=9 The Art of Electronics], ''Paul Horowitz & Winfield Hill''. <s>This is a personal copy so just ask [[user:samthetechie|samthetechie]] if you want to use it.</s> Use it whenever you want, just treat it well. :)  
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=== Security ===
=== Security ===
* Applied Cryptography, ''Bruce Schneier''
* Applied Cryptography, ''Bruce Schneier''


=== Natural/Spoken Language ===
=== Natural/Spoken Language ===

Revision as of 15:50, 17 March 2011

In the space

Comprehensive list

We have a large number of dead-tree books. They're not all catalogued, so feel free to contribute to the following page:

Highlights of the books

Computer Science


Electronics

  • The Art of Electronics, Paul Horowitz & Winfield Hill. This is a personal copy so just ask samthetechie if you want to use it. Use it whenever you want, just treat it well. :)
  • Foundations of Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits, Anant Agarwal & Jeffrey H. Lang
  • The Principles of Computer Hardware, Alan Clements

Security

  • Applied Cryptography, Bruce Schneier


Natural/Spoken Language

  • Step By Step in Esperanto - For those who like their languages easy and constructed.

On the web

Machining

  • Guerrilla guide to CNC machining and resin casting:
Volume 1: Basic theory and preparations
Volume 2: Real-world projects
HSS can be better than indexable carbide tools for small work and fine finishes, as it wears faster but is very sharp.
also Sherline guide featuring diagrams and writing.

Electronics

Borrowed

thejimmyg - Lex & Yacc book