in reply to What should I read?

To answer your question specifically: the best book for learning math as it applies to computing IMHO is Concrete Mathematics by Graham, Knuth, Patashnik. The name is a pun on "Discrete Mathematics". (It's also one of the most beautifully typeset books I've ever seen.)

If you want to stretch your mind about computing, then I'd highly recommend Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs by Abelson and Sussman. An online version of the entire book is also available. The examples are in Scheme, but don't let that deter you. It's great stuff.

Do not rebuke them with harsh words ... but rather lead them gently - with URLs - so that they may learn wisdom.

Replies are listed 'Best First'.
Re^2: What should I read?
by BorgCopyeditor (Friar) on Mar 11, 2005 at 21:05 UTC
    As someone in something like the same position as the OP, let me heartily recommend the Abelson and Sussman book. I think it will bear multiple re-readings: deep stuff of general applicability. Having gotten to the point in my (hobbyist's) study of computer languages where learning (the syntax of) a new language is relatively quick, I am ready to face more general questions about program design and operation. Thanks again for the link.

    BCE
    --Your punctuation skills are insufficient!

[reply]

In Section Seekers of Perl Wisdom