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1. Code
by Charles Petzold
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2. Introduction to Algorithms, 3rd Edition
by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein
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3. Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman, Daniel Kahneman
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4. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition
by Robert B. Cialdini
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5. Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems
by Martin Kleppmann
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6. How to Destroy a Tech Startup in 3 Easy Steps
by Lawrence Krubner, Natalie Sidner
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7. C Programming Language, 2nd Edition
by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie
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8. Code Complete, 2nd Edition
by Steve McConnell
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9. The Elements of Computing Systems: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles
by Noam Nisan, Shimon Schocken
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10. How to Win Friends & Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
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11. Designing Data-Intensive Applications
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12. On Writing Well: The Essential Guide to Mastering Nonfiction Writing and Effective Communication
by William Zinsser
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13. The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change
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14. Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art (Developer Best Practices)
by Steve McConnell
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15. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen
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16. The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded Edition
by Don Norman
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17. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
by Cal Newport
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18. Dealers of Lightning: Xerox PARC and the Dawn of the Computer Age
by Michael A. Hiltzik
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19. The High Cost of Free Parking, Updated Edition
by Donald C. Shoup
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20. Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning (3 Volumes in One)
by Aleksandr Danilovich Aleksandrov, Andre? Nikolaevich Kolmogorov, M. A. Lavrent'ev
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