{"id":2527,"date":"2022-04-07T09:25:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T09:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/?p=2527"},"modified":"2024-04-18T21:47:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T13:47:20","slug":"computer-science-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books","title":{"rendered":"15 Must-Read Computer Science Books for Self Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Ever wondered what the must-read Computer Science books are? Here is our take.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list is for you, whether you own a personal computer and want to study computer science to learn how to write code, master programming language design, or keep up with advances in the tech world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We consider computer science books that boast top-notch knowledge without bothering you with too much detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list helps researchers who are tucked away in their daily grind develop their next breakthrough idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a layperson, this helps you become a well-read lifetime learner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the best books for computer sciences students that we think may help you in your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0a8a71ca76d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0a8a71ca76d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Must-Read_Computer_Science_Books_Overview\" title=\"Must-Read Computer Science Books Overview\">Must-Read Computer Science Books Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Code_The_Hidden_Language_of_Computer_Hardware_and_Software_by_Charles_Petzold\" title=\"Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold\">Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#The_Innovators_How_a_Group_of_Hackers_Geniuses_and_Geeks_Created_the_Digital_Revolution_by_Walter_Isaacson\" title=\"The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson\">The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Thinking_in_Systems_A_Primer_by_Daniella_Meadows\" title=\"Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Daniella Meadows\">Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Daniella Meadows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#The_Search_How_Google_and_Its_Rivals_Rewrote_the_Rules_of_Business_and_Transformed_Our_Culture_by_John_Battelle\" title=\"The Search: How Google and Its Rivals Rewrote the Rules of Business and Transformed Our Culture by John Battelle\">The Search: How Google and Its Rivals Rewrote the Rules of Business and Transformed Our Culture by John Battelle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#The_Second_Machine_Age_Work_Progress_and_Prosperity_in_a_Time_of_Brilliant_Technologies_by_Erik_Brynjolfsson_and_Andrew_McAfee\" title=\"The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee&nbsp;\">The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Superintelligence_Paths_Dangers_Strategies_by_Nick_Bostrom\" title=\"Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom\">Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#The_Soul_of_a_New_Machine_by_Tracy_Kidder\" title=\"The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder\">The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Hackers_Heroes_of_the_Computer_Revolution_by_Steven_Levy\" title=\"Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution by Steven Levy\">Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution by Steven Levy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Ten_Arguments_for_Deleting_Your_Social_Media_Accounts_Right_Now_by_Jaron_Lanier\" title=\"Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier\">Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Life_30_Being_Human_in_the_Age_of_Artificial_Intelligence_by_Max_Tegmark\" title=\"Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark\">Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#This_is_How_They_Tell_Me_the_World_Ends_The_Cyber_Weapons_Arms_Race_by_Nicole_Perlroth\" title=\"This is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyber Weapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth\">This is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyber Weapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Girl_Decoded_A_Scientists_Quest_to_Reclaim_Our_Humanity_by_Bringing_Emotional_Intelligence_to_Technology_by_Rana_el_Kaliouby\" title=\"Girl Decoded: A Scientist&#8217;s Quest to Reclaim Our Humanity by Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Technology by Rana el Kaliouby&nbsp;\">Girl Decoded: A Scientist&#8217;s Quest to Reclaim Our Humanity by Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Technology by Rana el Kaliouby&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Dont_Make_Me_Think_Revisited_A_Common_Sense_Approach_to_Web_Usability_by_Steve_Krug\" title=\"Don&#8217;t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug.\">Don&#8217;t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#The_Self-Taught_Computer_Scientist_The_Beginners_Guide_to_Data_Structures_Algorithms_by_Cory_Althoff\" title=\"The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Data Structures &amp; Algorithms by Cory Althoff\">The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Data Structures &amp; Algorithms by Cory Althoff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Social_Engineering_The_Science_of_Human_Hacking_by_Christopher_Hadnagy\" title=\"Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy\">Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/computer-science-books\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must-Read_Computer_Science_Books_Overview\"><\/span>Must-Read Computer Science Books Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Code: The Hidden Language of Computer <strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Code-Language-Computer-Hardware-Software\/dp\/0735611319?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=8b5c052f2771d59fe1037fc065336a3b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get the Book<\/a>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Innovators by Walter Isaacson <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Innovators-Walter-Isaacson-audiobook\/dp\/B00M9KICAY?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e1400428a2744a48dd74da5d0f8c9454&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Thinking in Systems <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thinking-Systems-Donella-H-Meadows\/dp\/1603580557?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=639d9f0aa250d11db3233caeed49e506&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Search <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Search-Rewrote-Business-Transformred-Culture\/dp\/B002W9JWHY?crid=3L5SVHD1T53XI&amp;keywords=The+Search%3A+How+Google+and+Its+Rivals+Rewrote+the+Rules+of+Business+and+Transformed+Our+Culture+by+John+Battelle&amp;qid=1648656740&amp;sprefix=the+search+how+google+and+its+rivals+rewrote+the+rules+of+business+and+transformed+our+culture+by+john+battelle%2Caps%2C1043&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2d8262c50763d3b5d5e320df37f1c898&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Second Machine Age <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Second-Machine-Age-Prosperity-Technologies-ebook-dp-B00D97HPQI\/dp\/B00D97HPQI?_encoding=UTF8&amp;me=&amp;qid=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=de4ecb1e2a64ab3a6c5ca87396cef0d5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Superintelligence <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Superintelligence-Nick-Bostrom-audiobook\/dp\/B00LPMFE9Y?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=89bdcd9bf667392ecb6b9fa806b103f0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Soul of a New Machine <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Soul-of-New-Machine-audiobook\/dp\/B01FCTJCR0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e1e6daa62ee9ff169cd0730666504a19&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hackers-Computer-Revolution-Steven-Levy\/dp\/1449388396?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=0cb978276e20f56238fbcf7b155c1205&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arguments-Deleting-Social-Media-Accounts\/dp\/125019668X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=25492b2638d3557446d76ed158b6c546&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Life-3-0-Being-Artificial-Intelligence\/dp\/1101946598?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e95dfc343c8fda24dfefc1c37c983fd7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>This is How They Tell Me the World Ends <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/This-They-Tell-World-Ends\/dp\/1635576059?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=fd4492ae913fcb413977b7c3e62d2550&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Girl Decoded <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Girl-Decoded-Scientists-Intelligence-Technology-ebook\/dp\/B07VF1SKPV?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=4eb3add115b2f19856d966322d3719d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Don&#8217;t Make Me Think <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dont-Make-Think-Revisited-Usability\/dp\/0321965515?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=a7ce43e30bd7b659f9559859a1f773ae&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Self-Taught Computer Scientist <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Self-Taught-Computer-Scientist-Beginners-Science\/dp\/1119724414?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=b42a5bc9f753cc163d25204bbf5a19b6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Social Engineering <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Social-Engineering-Science-Human-Hacking\/dp\/111943338X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=339c196132300dfd0713d65b1ce0faa9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the Book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Code_The_Hidden_Language_of_Computer_Hardware_and_Software_by_Charles_Petzold\"><\/span>Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Code-Language-Computer-Hardware-Software\/dp\/0735611319?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=8b5c052f2771d59fe1037fc065336a3b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-1-698x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2528\" width=\"349\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-1-698x1024.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-1-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-1-768x1127.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-1.jpg 872w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Code-Language-Computer-Hardware-Software\/dp\/0735611319?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=8b5c052f2771d59fe1037fc065336a3b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charles Petzold&#8217;s book demonstrates how humans modify the language to invent new ways of interacting with one another.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Code <\/em><\/strong>highlights human creativity and its impacts on technology in the previous centuries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The author utilizes recognizable language systems to create an engaging narrative for everyone curious about the workings of computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Code <\/em><\/strong>is easy-to-understand and rich in knowledge of digital media, the internet, and PCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book will enchant you as a&nbsp; computer science student, regardless of your technical know-how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The book explains the origin of code, the process of coding, and the applications of codes.<\/li><li>The text explores computing and computers better than most technical books.<\/li><li>Charles Petzold&#8217;s skill in storytelling makes this complex subject fun to read.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Innovators_How_a_Group_of_Hackers_Geniuses_and_Geeks_Created_the_Digital_Revolution_by_Walter_Isaacson\"><\/span>The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Innovators-Walter-Isaacson-audiobook\/dp\/B00M9KICAY?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e1400428a2744a48dd74da5d0f8c9454&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2529\" width=\"375\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4.png 500w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Innovators-Walter-Isaacson-audiobook\/dp\/B00M9KICAY?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e1400428a2744a48dd74da5d0f8c9454&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walter Isaacson\u2013the best-selling novelist of Steve Jobs\u2013wrote a thoroughly researched book covering several contributors to the internet and computer science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Innovators <\/em><\/strong>continue to equip and inspire computer science majors to follow in the footsteps of other creative computer scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend this concise book for computer science students due to its straightforward insights into the digital age that seeks to nourish teamwork, innovation, and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The text takes readers on a journey in history, highlighting key pioneers in computer programming and other related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Innovators <\/em><\/strong>tells the story of how the minds of geniuses operated, discussing what made them creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walter Isaacson also describes the significant role teamwork played in nurturing their creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The book provides an overview of visionaries whose ingenious innovations influence our everyday lives.<\/li><li><strong><em>The Innovators <\/em><\/strong>offers an unparalleled tale of the modern history of computers.<\/li><li>The author employs less jargon to reach a large general audience group.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thinking_in_Systems_A_Primer_by_Daniella_Meadows\"><\/span>Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Daniella Meadows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thinking-Systems-Donella-H-Meadows\/dp\/1603580557?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=639d9f0aa250d11db3233caeed49e506&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-1-667x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2530\" width=\"334\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-1-667x1024.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-1-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-1-768x1179.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-1.jpg 834w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thinking-Systems-Donella-H-Meadows\/dp\/1603580557?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=639d9f0aa250d11db3233caeed49e506&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This &#8220;essential primer&#8221; equates computer systems thinking to real-world problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes center stage in discovering effective solutions to the world&#8217;s problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniella Meadows links the world&#8217;s most pressing issues to system failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniella explains that you can only solve starvation, war, environmental degradation, and poverty by addressing the whole system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Thinking in Systems <\/em><\/strong>provides computer science students with an intriguing look at the field in everyday language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dana Meadow&#8217;s book assists us in narrowing the gap between policymakers and system thinkers by offering ways both can work to solve everyday problems.<\/li><li>The author uses informative examples to discuss the system fundamentals of stocks, feedback, flows, bounded rationality, resilience, system limits, and time delays.<\/li><li>Learning systems makes you discover systems everywhere because they&#8217;ve been there the whole time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Search_How_Google_and_Its_Rivals_Rewrote_the_Rules_of_Business_and_Transformed_Our_Culture_by_John_Battelle\"><\/span>The Search: How Google and Its Rivals Rewrote the Rules of Business and Transformed Our Culture by John Battelle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Search-Rewrote-Business-Transformred-Culture\/dp\/B002W9JWHY?crid=3L5SVHD1T53XI&amp;keywords=The+Search%3A+How+Google+and+Its+Rivals+Rewrote+the+Rules+of+Business+and+Transformed+Our+Culture+by+John+Battelle&amp;qid=1648656740&amp;sprefix=the+search+how+google+and+its+rivals+rewrote+the+rules+of+business+and+transformed+our+culture+by+john+battelle%2Caps%2C1043&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2d8262c50763d3b5d5e320df37f1c898&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-2-653x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2532\" width=\"327\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-2-653x1024.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-2-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-2-768x1205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-2.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Search-Rewrote-Business-Transformred-Culture\/dp\/B002W9JWHY?crid=3L5SVHD1T53XI&amp;keywords=The+Search%3A+How+Google+and+Its+Rivals+Rewrote+the+Rules+of+Business+and+Transformed+Our+Culture+by+John+Battelle&amp;qid=1648656740&amp;sprefix=the+search+how+google+and+its+rivals+rewrote+the+rules+of+business+and+transformed+our+culture+by+john+battelle%2Caps%2C1043&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2d8262c50763d3b5d5e320df37f1c898&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book explores how Sergey Brin and Larry Page made Google one of the top search engines today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Search <\/em><\/strong>is both a business and a key book on search technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Search <\/em><\/strong>provides a detailed account of Google&#8217;s triumph while exploring search technology \u2013including its past state, current, and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book also underscores the impacts of this technology on civil rights, International law, job hunting, pop culture, marketing, media, and dating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Human desires, curiosity, and exploration are the driving force in the technical world.<\/li><li>The book discusses Google&#8217;s power over other search engines while explaining the rise of quality search.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Second_Machine_Age_Work_Progress_and_Prosperity_in_a_Time_of_Brilliant_Technologies_by_Erik_Brynjolfsson_and_Andrew_McAfee\"><\/span>The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Second-Machine-Age-Prosperity-Technologies-ebook-dp-B00D97HPQI\/dp\/B00D97HPQI?_encoding=UTF8&amp;me=&amp;qid=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=de4ecb1e2a64ab3a6c5ca87396cef0d5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-1-686x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2533\" width=\"343\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-1-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-1-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-1-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-1.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Second-Machine-Age-Prosperity-Technologies-ebook-dp-B00D97HPQI\/dp\/B00D97HPQI?_encoding=UTF8&amp;me=&amp;qid=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=de4ecb1e2a64ab3a6c5ca87396cef0d5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MIT&#8217;s Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson describe the factors that drive digital technologies, including the Google automobile and the resulting inventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Second Machine Age <\/em><\/strong>explains the strategies that will help industries benefit from technological advancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors offer researched-based survival methods that seek to steer enterprises to prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book prepares readers for new collaborations that relate to human ingenuity with the power of brute processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>More industries are yet to change. Just like autonomous cars, these professions will evolve with today&#8217;s technological advancements.<\/li><li>Computers are likely to render some forms of workers jobless. These sophisticated computers will carry out Roles requiring complicated thinking patterns.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Superintelligence_Paths_Dangers_Strategies_by_Nick_Bostrom\"><\/span>Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Superintelligence-Nick-Bostrom-audiobook\/dp\/B00LPMFE9Y?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=89bdcd9bf667392ecb6b9fa806b103f0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2534\" width=\"375\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Superintelligence-Nick-Bostrom-audiobook\/dp\/B00LPMFE9Y?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=89bdcd9bf667392ecb6b9fa806b103f0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nick Bostrom&#8217;s book is a must-read for every successful computer science major because it covers essential topics and themes revolving around morality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong><em>Superintelligence<\/em><\/strong>, Nick Bostrom offers a framework for comprehending humanity and its future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book starts with reflections on humanity, attempting to answer many computer scientists&#8217; questions about intelligence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This book assembles relevant topics across several disciples, including philosophy, natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, and medicine.<\/li><li>The author describes artificial intelligence, including its history, development, and accomplishments.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Soul_of_a_New_Machine_by_Tracy_Kidder\"><\/span>The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Soul-of-New-Machine-audiobook\/dp\/B01FCTJCR0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e1e6daa62ee9ff169cd0730666504a19&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15.png 500w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Soul-of-New-Machine-audiobook\/dp\/B01FCTJCR0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e1e6daa62ee9ff169cd0730666504a19&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Soul of a New Machine <\/em><\/strong>is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/decision-science-books\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"781\">must-read computer science books<\/a> detailing the history of this profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This computer science book recounts the excitement, comedy, and drama in the developmental years of computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Science students are likely to appreciate the business approach that Tracy Kidder highlights in this book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Seeking out mind-blowing technical breakthroughs is one of the practices that persist in computer science.<\/li><li>This book gives detailed information on how to make and organize computers.<\/li><li>The book offers a timely reminder that, while technology advances at a dizzying speed, the design process remains largely unchanged.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hackers_Heroes_of_the_Computer_Revolution_by_Steven_Levy\"><\/span>Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution by Steven Levy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hackers-Computer-Revolution-Steven-Levy\/dp\/1449388396?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=0cb978276e20f56238fbcf7b155c1205&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-1-662x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" width=\"331\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-1-662x1024.jpg 662w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-1-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-1-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-1.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hackers-Computer-Revolution-Steven-Levy\/dp\/1449388396?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=0cb978276e20f56238fbcf7b155c1205&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this computer science book focuses on the profession&#8217;s history, students and computer science professionals will appreciate the hacker ethic that doesn&#8217;t depend on status, age, or race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven Levy&#8217;s famous book follows the adventures of the earliest hackers who pioneered the computer revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story starts at the computer research laboratories and progresses to the world&#8217;s first computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This text offers current materials on the works of notable hackers, including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, and Richard Stallman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The author breaks down the complex computer science concepts into short stories that are fun to read.<\/li><li>Levy offers readers a new perspective on hackers, largely regarded as criminals.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ten_Arguments_for_Deleting_Your_Social_Media_Accounts_Right_Now_by_Jaron_Lanier\"><\/span>Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arguments-Deleting-Social-Media-Accounts\/dp\/125019668X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=25492b2638d3557446d76ed158b6c546&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-1-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2537\" width=\"332\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-1-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-1-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-1-768x1186.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-1.jpg 829w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arguments-Deleting-Social-Media-Accounts\/dp\/125019668X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=25492b2638d3557446d76ed158b6c546&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life without social media is nearly impossible in this age. Jaron Lanier offers compelling personal reasons why we should stay away from damaging internet platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaron Lanier&#8217;s book addresses the drawbacks of social media, including distortion of our understanding of reality and promoting a fake sense of popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The author also disagrees with the notion of increased connectivity in the world, arguing that we are separated from one another more than we will ever imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Social media doesn&#8217;t promote independence. Wealthy people control algorithms that constantly monitor our accounts on the internet.<\/li><li>Freedom, happiness, and dignity outweigh the benefits of social media.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_30_Being_Human_in_the_Age_of_Artificial_Intelligence_by_Max_Tegmark\"><\/span>Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Life-3-0-Being-Artificial-Intelligence\/dp\/1101946598?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e95dfc343c8fda24dfefc1c37c983fd7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-1-694x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2538\" width=\"347\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-1-694x1024.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-1-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-1-768x1134.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-1.jpg 867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-10 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Life-3-0-Being-Artificial-Intelligence\/dp\/1101946598?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e95dfc343c8fda24dfefc1c37c983fd7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend this book to computer science students because of its originality, accessibility, and provocative style of explaining the different viewpoints on artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book equips you with the knowledge and skills you&#8217;ll need to take part in the debate about the physical limits of the universe, consciousness, meaning, and superintelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This book challenges readers to seek ways to improve their chances of benefitting from artificial intelligence.<\/li><li><strong><em>Life 3.0 <\/em><\/strong>offers the hard thinking needed to understand the future of artificial intelligence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_How_They_Tell_Me_the_World_Ends_The_Cyber_Weapons_Arms_Race_by_Nicole_Perlroth\"><\/span>This is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyber Weapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/This-They-Tell-World-Ends\/dp\/1635576059?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=fd4492ae913fcb413977b7c3e62d2550&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-1-674x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2539\" width=\"337\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-1-674x1024.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-1-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-1-768x1168.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-1.jpg 842w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-11 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/This-They-Tell-World-Ends\/dp\/1635576059?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=fd4492ae913fcb413977b7c3e62d2550&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This New York Times bestseller boasts a unique writing style that reveals the government&#8217;s secret market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicole Perlroth of the New York Times discusses cybersecurity&#8217;s black market where nations hire hackers to uncover weaknesses they may exploit to destroy one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book argues that the under-prioritization of cyber defense exposes citizens to cyber attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Governments should prioritize defensive tactics to curb cybercrimes. Instead, they exploit the flaws in the major applications.<\/li><li>The book explores bug-sellers, hackers, and spies for hire.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Girl_Decoded_A_Scientists_Quest_to_Reclaim_Our_Humanity_by_Bringing_Emotional_Intelligence_to_Technology_by_Rana_el_Kaliouby\"><\/span>Girl Decoded: A Scientist&#8217;s Quest to Reclaim Our Humanity by Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Technology by Rana el Kaliouby&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Girl-Decoded-Scientists-Intelligence-Technology-ebook\/dp\/B07VF1SKPV?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=4eb3add115b2f19856d966322d3719d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-1-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2540\" width=\"332\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-1-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-1-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-1-768x1186.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-1.jpg 829w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Girl-Decoded-Scientists-Intelligence-Technology-ebook\/dp\/B07VF1SKPV?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=4eb3add115b2f19856d966322d3719d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Girl Decoded <\/em><\/strong>is an invaluable tool for every computer scientist interested in learning general intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Kaliouby&#8217;s book covers several stories, including the difficulties a Muslim woman faces in the male-dominated world of technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Scientists may need to introduce human emotions to computers. This addition will complement the machines&#8217; ability to reason effectively.<\/li><li>The author&#8217;s notable contributions to robotics and vehicle monitoring systems continue to improve everyday life.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Make_Me_Think_Revisited_A_Common_Sense_Approach_to_Web_Usability_by_Steve_Krug\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dont-Make-Think-Revisited-Usability\/dp\/0321965515?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=a7ce43e30bd7b659f9559859a1f773ae&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-1-796x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2541\" width=\"398\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-1-796x1024.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-1-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-1-768x988.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-1.jpg 995w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-13 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dont-Make-Think-Revisited-Usability\/dp\/0321965515?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=a7ce43e30bd7b659f9559859a1f773ae&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Krug&#8217;s engaging writing style ensures this 200-paged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/economics-and-finance-books\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"796\">book remains a must-read<\/a> for all web developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Goodreads and Amazon reviewers claim to have enjoyed reading this little book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Science students, particularly web designers, may find this book invaluable because of its emphasis on intuitive navigation, accessibility, and usability in the field of web design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The authors give simple advice on web usability, making it look easy to enthusiasts and those with prior knowledge of web programming.<\/li><li>Krug&#8217;s book promotes the &#8220;information is timeless&#8221; notion. The concepts from this book remain valid to date.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Self-Taught_Computer_Scientist_The_Beginners_Guide_to_Data_Structures_Algorithms_by_Cory_Althoff\"><\/span>The Self-Taught Computer Scientist: The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Data Structures &amp; Algorithms by Cory Althoff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Self-Taught-Computer-Scientist-Beginners-Science\/dp\/1119724414?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=b42a5bc9f753cc163d25204bbf5a19b6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-1-817x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2542\" width=\"409\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-1-817x1024.jpg 817w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-1-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-1-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-1.jpg 1021w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Self-Taught-Computer-Scientist-Beginners-Science\/dp\/1119724414?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=b42a5bc9f753cc163d25204bbf5a19b6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to learn an intermediate background in computer science?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Self-Taught Computer Scientist, <\/em><\/strong>a continuation of <strong><em>The Self-Taught Programmer <\/em><\/strong>by the same author, offers an introductory course to computer science and programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book covers data structures, algorithms, technical interviews, interview questions, and core principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Besides discussing beginner-level concepts, this book prepares you for job interviews.<\/li><li><strong><em>The Self-Taught Computer Scientist <\/em><\/strong>covers the fundamentals of software engineering, coding, and programming.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Engineering_The_Science_of_Human_Hacking_by_Christopher_Hadnagy\"><\/span>Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Social-Engineering-Science-Human-Hacking\/dp\/111943338X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=339c196132300dfd0713d65b1ce0faa9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-689x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2543\" width=\"345\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-689x1024.jpeg 689w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-202x300.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-768x1142.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.jpeg 861w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-15 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Social-Engineering-Science-Human-Hacking\/dp\/111943338X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=339c196132300dfd0713d65b1ce0faa9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A section of cybercriminals prefers to convince people to disclose their passwords. Social engineering practice is easier than hacking information from machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book explores cyberattacks that result from flaws in human beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Social Engineering<\/em><\/strong> covers techniques of social engineering and the changes in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cybersecurity has a lot to do with people and not systems as we think.<\/li><li>We should fortify our (human) firewall to reduce cyberattacks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend a list of books that discuss various topics from computer hardware, computer programming, operating systems, data science, basic algorithms, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list seeks to help beginners learn how computers work, the basic computer programs, or appreciate your mobile devices without worrying about the technical details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to supplement these books with more advanced ones for graduate degree students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add algorithm design manuals or books on machine learning, programming languages, cloud management, database management, and other technical books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this article was helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>[1] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computersciencedegreehub.com\/top-10-mustread-books-computer-science-majors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.computersciencedegreehub.com\/top-10-mustread-books-computer-science-majors\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[2] <a href=\"https:\/\/fivebooks.com\/best-books\/programming-computer-science-ana-bell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/fivebooks.com\/best-books\/programming-computer-science-ana-bell\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered what the must-read Computer Science books are? Here is our take. This list is for you, whether you own a personal computer and want to study computer science to learn how to write code, master programming language design, or keep up with advances in the tech world. 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