Best Computer Science Textbooks - April 2024

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

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 increasingly connected world, it's never too early to begin considering computer security issues. This edition also uses several new graphics examples, developed throughout chapters 4-12. [IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASERS: Any Kindle edition of this book is an il... [Read More]

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

Invitation to Computer Science

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, virtual machines, software development, applications, and social issues. Exercises, practice problems, and feature boxes emphasize real-life context as well as the latest material on privacy, drones, cloud computing, and net neutrality. Optional online la... [Read More]

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

Practical Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science Using Python 3.6

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 solve real-world problems, and come away with everything you need to produce quality code. This edition has been updated to use the new language features in Python 3.6.

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

Computer Science: An Overview (12th Edition)

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 students from all backgrounds, Glenn Brookshear and Dennis Brylow encourage the development of a practical, realistic understanding of the field. An overview of each of the important areas of Computer Science provides students with a general level of... [Read More]

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

Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach

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 through important examples from science, mathematics, engineering, finance, and commercial computing.   The book demystifies computation, explains its intellectual underpinnings, and covers the essential elements of programming and computational p... [Read More]

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

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

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 comprehensive coverage and clear language are accessible to students from all backgrounds, encouraging a practical and realistic understanding.   More than 1,000 questions and exercises, Chapter Review Problems, and Social Issues questions reinforce core c... [Read More]

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

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

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 fully revised and updated resource offers complete coverage of the latest release of CompTIA A+ exams 220-1001 & 220-1002. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations... [Read More]

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

Barron's AP Computer Science A with Online Tests

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 length practice tests in the bookThree additional full-length practice tests onlineA diagnostic test to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses so students can focus on areas where they need more studyAnswers and explanations for every test questionCharts detai... [Read More]

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

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

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 science as quickly as possible.Authors Hadley Wickham and Garrett Grolemund guide you through the steps of importing, wrangling, exploring, and modeling your data and communicating the results. You’ll get a complete, big-picture understanding of t... [Read More]

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

Digital Circuit Design for Computer Science Students: An Introductory Textbook

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 introduction to designing circuits using state-of-the-art technology and a concise, easy to master hardware description language (Lola).

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

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

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. advanced compilers often use general CF parsers, and computational linguistics where such parsers are the only option. They are used in a variety of software products including Web browsers, interpreters in computer devices, and data compression pr... [Read More]

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

Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals

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 accessible through numerous real-world examples—ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation. Storytelling is not an inherent skill, especially when it comes to data visualization, and the tools at our disposal don't make it any easier... [Read More]

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

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

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 identify their weak areas, so they know what to focus on to pass the ASWB Masters licensure exam! Reviewers applaud the book’s unique test-taking tips and strategies, which are based on the author’s extensive knowledge of the exam. A thorough revie... [Read More]

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

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

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 science in general. It includes 3 full-length practices tests and 250 problems. 5 Reasons you will get a 5: 1) Curriculum has been tested on over 2500 students 2) Paired with an online course for enhanced learning 3) Written from the perspective a high ... [Read More]

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

Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

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 past two centuries. Using everyday objects and familiar language systems such as Braille and Morse code, author Charles Petzold weaves an illuminating narrative for anyone who’s ever wondered about the secret inner life of computers and other sma... [Read More]

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

The New Art and Science of Teaching

This title is a greatly expanded volume of the original Art and Science of Teaching, offering a framework for substantive change based on Marzano's 50 years of education

• UPC: 55421096

Barron's AP Computer Science A with Online Tests

This updated manual presents three full length AP Computer Science A tests, including a diagnostic test, charts detailing the scoring suggestions for each free-response question, all questions answered and explained, and more. Includes FREE access

• UPC: 172403650

Guided Science Readers Parent Pack: Levels E-F : 12 Fun Nonfiction Books That Are Just Right for New Readers

Spark reading success with 12 exciting books on favorite science topics correlated with guided reading levels E-F. Includes a workbook and

• UPC: 55061849
• Color: Multicolor

Why? : The Best Ever Question and Answer Book about Nature, Science and the World Around You

A bestseller and kid favorite, Why? provides easy-to-understand explanations for nearly 100 questions submitted by kids about the world around

• UPC: 128931369
• Rating: 5.0

Algorithms to Live By : The Computer Science of Human Decisions

Explores "how the algorithms used by computers can also untangle very human questions. They explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance, how to deal with overwhelming choices and how

• UPC: 54979073
• Rating: 4.385

Cracking the AP Computer Science A Exam, 2019 Edition : Practice Tests & Proven Techniques to Help You Score a 5

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HELP SCORE A PERFECT 5. Ace the AP Computer Science A Exam with this comprehensive study guide--including 2 full-length practice tests, thorough content reviews, targeted strategies for every section of the

• UPC: 951769685

What's a Dog For? : The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man’s Best Friend

As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it's no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject

• UPC: 24057024
• Rating: 2.5

Janice Vancleave's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects

Describes how to complete and present a science fair project and offers suggestions for experiments in astronomy, biology, chemistry, math, and

• UPC: 435260
• Rating: 2.5

Janice Vancleave's Guide to More of the Best Science Fair Projects

Describes how to complete and present a science fair project, and offers suggestions for experiments in astronomy, biology, earth science, engineering, physical science, and

• UPC: 724501
• Rating: 5.0

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fifth Annual Collection

The multiple Locus Award-winning annual collection of the year's best science fiction stories, with an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science

• UPC: 415598537

Computer Science & Perl Programming: Best of the Perl Journal by Jon Orwant (Eng

• UPC: 150691607872
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 39 USD

Computer Science and Perl Programming : Best of the Perl Journal, Paperback b...

• UPC: 263922107055
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 39 USD

GRE Computer Science : The Best Test Preparation for the Graduate Record Examina

• UPC: 273709028990
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 3 USD

Computers in the Humanities and the Social Sciences by Heinrich Best: New

• UPC: 283507021772
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 251 USD

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (A & AB) (REA) - BEST TEST PREP FOR AP EXAM By Richard VG

• UPC: 183788524137
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 24 USD