Customer Review: "Programming Pearls" summarizes many important topics in Computer Science, usually in a sub-par manner. About 10% of the book is dedicated to "thinking outside the box," and I'd say these parts really shine. Unfortunately, the other 90% isn't nearly as good. There are inconsistencies in notation,... more info
Customer Review: Writing Efficient Programs, by Jon Louis Bentley, illustrates to the reader how the primary task of a software designer is the development of programs that are not only useful, but easy and inexpensive to maintain. Moreover, the book explores how software must have specific application as well as... more info
Customer Review: Although only 90 pages long, "Marching Band Program: Principles and Practices" is by far the best book on teaching marching band that I have ever seen. In a question and answer format, the book presents every problem the beginning director might possibly face and then gives several solutions. This... more info
