7 Best Computer Science Textbooks 2017

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  • Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, 3rd Ed.

    • ASIN: 1590282752
    • ISBN: 1590282752
    • Manufacturer: Franklin, Beedle & Associates

    This third edition of John Zelle's Python Programming continues the tradition of updating the text to reflect new technologies while maintaining a time-tested approach to teaching introductory computer science. An important change to this edition is the removal of most uses of eval and the addition of a discussion of its dangers. In our increasingl... [Read More]

  • Invitation to Computer Science

    • ASIN: 1337561916
    • ISBN: 1337561916
    • Manufacturer: Cengage Learning

    Gain a contemporary overview of today's computer science with the best-selling INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE, 8E. This flexible, non-language-specific book uses an algorithm-centered approach that's ideal for your first introduction to computer science. Measurable learning objectives and a clear hierarchy help introduce algorithms, hardware, virtu... [Read More]

  • Practical Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science Using Python 3.6

    • ASIN: 1680502689
    • ISBN: 1680502689
    • Manufacturer: Pragmatic Bookshelf

    Classroom-tested by tens of thousands of students, this new edition of the bestselling intro to programming book is for anyone who wants to understand computer science. Learn about design, algorithms, testing, and debugging. Discover the fundamentals of programming with Python 3.6--a language that's used in millions of devices. Write programs to so... [Read More]

  • Computer Science: An Overview (12th Edition)

    • ASIN: 0133760065
    • ISBN: 0133760065
    • Manufacturer: Pearson

    Computer Science: An Overview is intended for use in the Introduction to Computer Science course. It is also suitable for all readers interested in a breadth-first introduction to computer science.   Computer Science uses broad coverage and clear exposition to present a complete picture of the dynamic computer science field. Accessible to ... [Read More]

  • Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach

    • ASIN: 0134076427
    • ISBN: 0134076427
    • Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Professional

    Named a Notable Book in the 21st Annual Best of Computing list by the ACM! Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne’s  Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach  is the ideal modern introduction to computer science with Java programming for both students and professionals. Taking a broad, applications-based approach, Sedgewick and Wayne teach ... [Read More]

  • Computer Science: An Overview (13th Edition) (What's New in Computer Science)

    • ASIN: 013487546X
    • ISBN: 013487546X
    • Manufacturer: Pearson

    For the Introduction to Computer Science course.   A broad exploration of computer science–with the depth needed to understand concepts Computer Science: An Overview provides a bottom-up, concrete-to-abstract foundation that students can build upon to see the relevance and interrelationships of future computer science courses. Its compreh... [Read More]

  • CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)

    • ASIN: 1260454037
    • ISBN: 1260454037
    • Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education

    Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2019 CompTIA Core 1 and Core 2 CompTIA A+ exam objectivesThis ... [Read More]

  • Barron's AP Computer Science A with Online Tests

    • ASIN: 1438009194
    • ISBN: 1438009194
    • Brand: Barron s Educational Series Inc U S
    • Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series

    Barron’s AP Computer Science A with Online Tests is aligned with the current exam curriculum and provides key practice and subject review. This edition reflects the removal of the ClassCastException and downcasting from the AP Java subset, and practice tests include the free-response style used on recent exams.This edition includes:Two-full lengt... [Read More]

  • R for Data Science: Import, Tidy, Transform, Visualize, and Model Data

    • ASIN: 1491910399
    • ISBN: 1491910399
    • Brand: O Reilly Media
    • Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media

    Learn how to use R to turn raw data into insight, knowledge, and understanding. This book introduces you to R, RStudio, and the tidyverse, a collection of R packages designed to work together to make data science fast, fluent, and fun. Suitable for readers with no previous programming experience, R for Data Science is designed to get you doing data... [Read More]

  • Digital Circuit Design for Computer Science Students: An Introductory Textbook

    • ASIN: 354058577X
    • ISBN: 354058577X
    • Brand: Brand: Springer
    • Manufacturer: Springer

    The author is the leading programming language designer of our time and in this book, based on a course for 2nd-year students at, he closes the gap between hardware and software design. He encourages students to put the theory to work in exercises that include lab work culminating in the design of a simple yet complete computer. In short, a modern ... [Read More]

  • Parsing Techniques: A Practical Guide (Monographs in Computer Science)

    • ASIN: 038720248X
    • ISBN: 038720248X
    • Manufacturer: Springer

    This second edition of Grune and Jacobs’ brilliant work presents new developments and discoveries that have been made in the field. Parsing, also referred to as syntax analysis, has been and continues to be an essential part of computer science and linguistics. Parsing techniques have grown considerably in importance, both in computer science, ie... [Read More]

  • Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals

    • ASIN: B016DHQSM2
    • Brand: Wiley
    • Manufacturer: Wiley

    Don't simply show your data—tell a story with it! Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory, but made accessibl... [Read More]

  • Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Study Guide for Success - Book and Free App - Updated ASWB Study Guide Book with a Full ASWB Practice Test

    • ASIN: 0826147119
    • ISBN: 0826147119
    • Manufacturer: Springer Publishing Company

    If you’re studying for the ASWB exam, this comprehensive study guide is a must have. Now with a free mobile and web app with purchase, it’s easier than ever to study for the ASWB Masters licensure exam. Written by a renowned social work educator rather than an unknown at a test preparation company, this thoroughly updated guide helps readers id... [Read More]

  • Decoding AP Computer Science A: For a High Schooler, By a High Schooler

    • ASIN: 1514381567
    • ISBN: 1514381567
    • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

    Decoding AP Computer Science A is a comprehensive studying solution for AP Computer Science. It covers all of the latest topics such as the AP Computer Science Labs. Unlike other test prep options, this books aims to get readers not only a 5 on AP Computer Science test, but also a solid understanding of the basic foundation of Java and computer sci... [Read More]

  • Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

    • UPC: 790145113191
    • ASIN: 0735611319
    • ISBN: 9780735611313
    • Brand: Microsoft Press
    • Manufacturer: Microsoft Press

    What do flashlights, the British invasion, black cats, and seesaws have to do with computers? In CODE, they show us the ingenious ways we manipulate language and invent new means of communicating with each other. And through CODE, we see how this ingenuity and our very human compulsion to communicate have driven the technological innovations of the... [Read More]

  • Invitation to Computer Science - Standalone book

    • ASIN: 1305075773
    • ISBN: 1305075773
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: Cengage Learning

    NOTE: This book is a standalone book and will not include an access code. Discover a contemporary overview of today's computer science with the best-selling INVITATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE, 7E. This flexible, non-language-specific approach provides a solid foundation using an algorithm-driven approach that's ideal for the reader's first introduction... [Read More]

  • Computer Science Illuminated

    • ASIN: 1284055914
    • ISBN: 1284055914
    • Manufacturer: Jones & Bartlett Learning

    Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.Fully revised and updated, the Sixth Edition of the best-selling text Computer Science Illuminated retains the accessib... [Read More]

  • Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning (Information Science and Statistics)

    • ASIN: 0387310738
    • ISBN: 0387310738
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: Springer

    This is the first textbook on pattern recognition to present the Bayesian viewpoint. The book presents approximate inference algorithms that permit fast approximate answers in situations where exact answers are not feasible. It uses graphical models to describe probability distributions when no other books apply graphical models to machine learning... [Read More]

  • Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs - 2nd Edition (MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)

    • ASIN: 0262510871
    • ISBN: 0262510871
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: The MIT Press

    Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs has had a dramatic impact on computer science curricula over the past decade. This long-awaited revision contains changes throughout the text. There are new implementations of most of the major programming systems in the book, including the interpreters and compilers, and the authors have incorporat... [Read More]

  • Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

    • ASIN: 1593276036
    • ISBN: 1593276036
    • Brand: No Starch Press
    • Manufacturer: No Starch Press

    Python Crash Course is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to Python that will have you writing programs, solving problems, and making things that work in no time.In the first half of the book, you’ll learn about basic programming concepts, such as lists, dictionaries, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean and readable code with exercise... [Read More]

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