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Alan Kay

Computing pioneer and innovator, known for foundational work in user interfaces and programming languages.

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14 books recommended

The Mythical Man-Month

The Mythical Man-Month

Frederick P. Brooks Jr.

A classic on software engineering and project management, highlighting the challenges of large-scale software development.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The Principia

The Principia

Isaac Newton

A foundational work in physics and mathematics, introducing the laws of motion and universal gravitation.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Molecular Biology of the Cell

Molecular Biology of the Cell

Bruce Alberts

A comprehensive textbook on cell biology, covering molecular mechanisms and cellular functions.

Recommended by: 2 People
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20000 Leagues Under the Sea

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Verne

A classic adventure novel following Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus, exploring underwater wonders and dangers.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Computation

Computation

Marvin Lee Minsky

An introduction to computational theory, covering fundamental concepts in artificial intelligence and cognitive science.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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LISP 1.5 Programmer's Manual

LISP 1.5 Programmer's Manual

John McCarthy

A guide to programming in LISP, focusing on the version 1.5, foundational to the development of AI and computer science.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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The Art of the Metaobject Protocol

The Art of the Metaobject Protocol

Gregor Kiczales

A technical book on metaobject protocols and their use in programming, particularly in object-oriented systems.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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The Sciences of the Artificial

The Sciences of the Artificial

Herbert A Simon

Explores the nature of artificial sciences, discussing systems design, complexity, and problem-solving.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Mythology

Mythology

Edith Hamilton

A retelling of ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse myths, providing insights into classical mythology.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Molecular Biology of the Gene

Molecular Biology of the Gene

James Watson

An authoritative textbook on molecular biology, covering fundamental concepts of genetics and cell biology.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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A Programming Language

A Programming Language

Kenneth E. Iverson

A foundational work introducing APL, a powerful and expressive programming language.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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The Organ-Builder

The Organ-Builder

Francois Bedos de Celles

A treatise on the art of building organs, exploring technical and aesthetic aspects.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Art in the Blood

Art in the Blood

Bonnie MacBird

Sherlock Holmes mystery novel set in Victorian London.

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Advances in Programming and Non-Numerical Computation

Advances in Programming and Non-Numerical Computation

L Fox

Exploration of developments in programming languages and algorithms.

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