Art of Computer Programming, The, Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set (2nd Edition) (The Art of Computer Programming Series)

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Label:Addison-Wesley Professional
UPC:785342485417
Pages:896
Binding:Hardcover
Publication Date:1998-10-15
Published By:Addison-Wesley Professional
ASIN:0201485419
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Knuth's multivolume work, widely recognized as the definitive description of classical computer science, is now available in an attractive, boxed set. The three volumes included in this set have each been revised recently to reflect developments in the field. As earlier editions clearly demonstrated, they comprise an invaluable resource in programming theory and practice for students, researchers, and practitioners alike. Countless readers have spoken about the profound personal influence of Knuth's work. Scientists have marveled at the beauty and elegance of his analysis, while ordinary programmers have successfully applied his "cookbook" solutions to their day-to-day problems. All have admired Knuth for the breadth, clarity, accuracy, and good humor found in his books.

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Computer Science - Reviewed on 2008-09-26
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The Art of Programming, by Donald Knuth, is a comprehensive, multi-volume work discussing various programming algorithms and their analysis. The work was voted by American Scientist as one of the twelve best scientific monographs of the twentieth century. The author famously offered a reward of two dollars and fifty cents for anyone who found and reported an error in the text. The work features exercises of multiple difficulty levels, from basic warm up exercises to ongoing research problems, allowing the reader to work up his skill and familiarity with the material.
Bhagawath Gita,Bible,Kuran and Art Of Programming. - Reviewed on 2008-09-15
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All religions have their own definitive Principles Book. For developer's this is THE one. It has history. It has values. It has predections. It is up to you, to absorb the essence.
Somewhat disappointed by sloppy folding - Reviewed on 2008-06-02
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There are already a lot of wise words written about the contents of these books. Although it may seem a trivial point in comparison to the contents, I was disappointed that the paper envelope around the volumes where not folded correctly, that is, the texts are not in the middle. A jewel like these books should not be present on a bookshelf in such a sloppy condition.
A fundamental book for the randomness. - Reviewed on 2008-02-29
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Knuth talks about the applications into informatics of the theory number.
This book , written several years ago, is today the best about those facts. I have studied recently the random numbers and I have read the algebric theory of this book . It's interesting as a solutions of algebric equation must verify statistic conditions for effective randomness.
Great boxed set - Reviewed on 2008-01-12
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This was a requested gift for my son. He is quite pleased with the series. He says the books are concise and informative. A definite recommendation!
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