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Mathematics for Computer Science (2018) [pdf](courses.csail.mit.edu)
366 points by vismit2000 | 62 comments
PDF of the 2018 revision of the MIT textbook Mathematics for Computer Science by Eric Lehman, F. Thomson Leighton, and Albert R. Meyer.
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The Legend of von Neumann (1973) [pdf](gwern.net)
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A 1973 essay by mathematician Paul Halmos recounting the life, achievements, and legends of John von Neumann, presented as a scanned PDF.
In Praise of APL (1977)(jsoftware.com)
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How to Study Mathematics (2017)(math.uh.edu)
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Why "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs" matters (2011)(people.eecs.berkeley.edu)
334 points by AlexeyBrin | 251 comments
Brian Harvey's essay, written for the Boston Globe in 2011, explaining why the MIT textbook SICP and its use of Scheme revolutionized introductory computer science.
TXR Lisp(nongnu.org)
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