The Art of Computer Programming, Vol. 4, Fascicles 0-4 (5 Volume Set) [Paperback]

Donald E. Knuth (Author)

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A shrinkwrapped bundle of Fascicles 0-4 of Knuth’s Volume 4, arguably the most influential work ever written on computer programming

·  These five fascicles comprise roughly the first 30% of the long-awaited Volume 4 of The Art of Computer Programming
·  Suggested list price is $10 off the price of buying them individually
·  These fascicles contain many new exercises, arranged carefully for self-instruction, together with detailed answers

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A shrinkwrapped bundle of Fascicles 0-4 of Knuth’s Volume 4, arguably the most influential work ever written on computer programming

·  These five fascicles comprise roughly the first 30% of the long-awaited Volume 4 of The Art of Computer Programming
·  Suggested list price is $10 off the price of buying them individually
·  These fascicles contain many new exercises, arranged carefully for self-instruction, together with detailed answers

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Product Details

• Paperback: 944 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 1 edition (April 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321637135
• ISBN-13: 978-0321637130
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #101,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knuth's just getting better, March 9, 2010

By	Michael J. Haaff (Tualatin, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: The Art of Computer Programming, Vol. 4, Fascicles 0-4 (5 Volume Set) (Paperback)

Though I have retired from the computer programming industry I find that Knuth's latest chapter of The Art of Computer Programming to be more than informative. This chapter is in standing with his previous works in that it a pleasure to read. Knuth has injected history and humor into a subject that is complex and difficult to fully grasp in a first read. Knuth's work is an absolute must have for any individual involved in computer programming today.

8 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Any Knuth book is great reading, August 30, 2009

By	tech collector (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Art of Computer Programming, Vol. 4, Fascicles 0-4 (5 Volume Set) (Paperback)

Everyone knows Donald Knuth and everyone knows the quality of his work and writing. Just like fine art, a Donald Knuth book has long lasting value, unlike most books that people in technology encounter. I only wish the publishers would also acknowledge this and publish these books as hardcovers instead of easily damaged paperbacks. The price would seem to also demand a hardcover as well.

6 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classical work in computer science and very pleasant to read, October 12, 2009

By	Antigone "Antigone" (Aachen, Germany) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Art of Computer Programming, Vol. 4, Fascicles 0-4 (5 Volume Set) (Paperback)

Nothing can be written better than the comment on the back cover: this work is "the definitive description of classical computer science" It is very pleasant to read surely also for people from other fields