charlysl

favour HtDP over SICP at first

1984 - because it was the first book in English that I read front to cover, with a dictionary by my side, and learned so much recurring essential vocabulary

Likewise favour HtDP over SICP at first, I've been there.

The Making of The Atomic Bomb - because it is a great way to see the incremental progress of science

The Prince (Maquiavelli) - because it completely changed the way I look at politics and society

History of Western Philosophy (Bertrand Russel) - because it made me understand the interwining between ideas and history. A desert island book

Concepts Techniques Models of Computer Programming - still working through it, because ir is making me realize I had no clue about programming and design. Best programming book I have come across

"The unix programming environment" I read this in like a week at one of my first jobs.

Things Fall Appart - because it helped me understand how religions like Christianity and other initially subversive beliefs spread, and the sudden impact of Western culture on other cultures.