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Just thought I'd list the books that form a part of my library. It would indicate to you my varied interests; hopefully you share some of them... I will try and annotate these as much as possible adding value to this listing!

Contents 1 Biographies 2 Bioinformatics 2.1 Systems Biology 3 Chemical Engineering 4 Computer Science 4.1 TAOCP 4.2 Theoretical CS 4.3 Algorithms 4.4 Architecture 5 Fiction 5.1 Classics 5.2 Mystery 6 General 7 General Science 8 LATeX 9 Life Sciences 10 Mathematics 10.1 Biography 10.2 Number Theory 11 Programming Languages etc 11.1 BASIC 12 Mythology

Biographies

• Rahul Dravid: A Biography

�Vedam Jaishankar ISBN 817476481X

Thanks to Sudharshan for this lovely book...

Bioinformatics

• Biological Sequence Analysis : Probabilistic Models of Proteins and Nucleic Acids

�Richard Durbin, et al. ISBN 0521629713

Comprehensive account of HMMs and more. Probably the best book on probability-based models.

• Fundamental Concepts of Bioinformatics

�Dan E. Krane, Michael L. Raymer ISBN 0805346333

A nice introductory book on Bioinformatics

• Bioinformatics Computing

�:Bryan Bergeron ISBN 0131008250

 

Systems Biology

• Systems Biology -- Properties of Reconstructed Networks

�Bernhard O. Palsson {{ISBN|0521859034}

Palsson is the renowned expert for biological network reconstruction and stoichiometric analysis. He and his group have contributed several techniques and built on FBA, ExPA, SVD of stoichiometric matrices etc.

Chemical Engineering

• Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering

�Warren McCabe, et al. ISBN 0070393664

Cooooomprehensive...

• Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition

�Octave Levenspiel ISBN 047125424X

A phenomenal book on reaction engineering

Computer Science

TAOCP

• Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms

�Donald E. Knuth ISBN 0201896834

Need I say more?

• Art of Computer Programming, Volume 2: Seminumerical Algorithms

�Donald E. Knuth ISBN 0201896842

My favourite volume! The exposition on random numbers is extraordinary.

• Art of Computer Programming, Volume 3: Sorting and Searching

�Donald E. Knuth ISBN 0201896850

 

Theoretical CS

• Discrete Mathematical Structures

�Bernard Kolman, et al. ISBN 0130831433

 

• Elements of the Theory of Computation

�Harry R. Lewis, Christos H. Papadimitriou ISBN 0132624788

 

• Introduction to Graph Theory

�Douglas B. West ISBN 0130144002

 

• Concrete Mathematics -- A Foundation for Computer Science

�Ronald L. Graham, Donald E. Knuth and Oren Patashnik ISBN 8178085437

Algorithms

• An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms

�Melanie Mitchell ISBN 0262631857

 

• Sams Teach Yourself Data Structures and Algorithms in 24 Hours

�Robert Lafore ISBN 0672316331

 

• Introduction to Algorithms

�Thomas H. Cormen, et al. ISBN 0262031418

 

• How to Solve It

�Computer by R. G. Dromey ISBN 0134340019

A very simple introduction to algorithms

• An Introduction to Parallel Computing: Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Second Edition

�Ananth Grama, et al. ISBN 0201648652

Textbook for my course at IISc, on Parallel Programming. Decent book.

• Data Structures and Program Design In C

�Robert L. Kruse, et al. ISBN 013288366X

 

Architecture

• Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective

�Randal E. Bryant, David R. O'Hallaron ISBN 013034074X

Textbook for my course at IISc on High Performance Computing. A wonderful book.

Fiction

Classics

• 100 Selected Stories of O Henry

�O Henry, ISBN 1853262412

Mystery

• Hercule Poirot : The Complete Short Stories

�Agatha Christie ISBN 0006513778

As much I am a fan of Sherlock and his methods, I can still appreciate Hercule Poirot. Quite a wonderful collection (51 stories including the Labours of Hercules)

• The Complete Sherlock Holmes

�Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ISBN 1855349035

Phenomenal. Undisputedly the greatest detective of all time.

• Edgar Allen Poe Selected Stories

�Edgar Allen Poe, ISBN 8176060585

Another of my favourite authors. I liked the 'Gold-Bug' particularly, as a child, for its cryptanalysis! Pretty scary book altogether :D

General

• Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

�Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner ISBN 006073132X

Thanks to Siddharth for this book...yet to start reading it...

General Science

• One Two Three . . . Infinity : Facts and Speculations of Science

�George Gamow ISBN 0486256642

 

• The Evolution of Cooperation

�Robert Axelrod ISBN 0465021212

 

• The Selfish Gene

�Richard Dawkins ISBN 0192860925

 

• The Constants of Nature : The Numbers That Encode the Deepest Secrets of the Universe

�John Barrow ISBN 1400032253

Mind-boggling.

• Surely You're Joking, Mr.Feynman! : Adventures of a Curious Character

�Richard P. Feynman, Ralph Leighton ISBN 009917331X

 

• The Computational Beauty of Nature: Computer Explorations of Fractals, Chaos, Complex Systems, and Adaptation

�Gary William Flake ISBN 0262561271

 

• Chaos: Making a New Science

�James Gleick ISBN 0140092501

 

• Fermat's Enigma : The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem

�Simon Singh ISBN 0385493622

An enchanting account of the challenge, and Andrew Wiles' hardwork

• The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

�Simon Singh ISBN 0385495323

Another absorbing book by Simon Singh. A good history of crypto.

• The Golden Ratio : The Story of PHI, the World's Most Astonishing Number

�Mario Livio ISBN 0767908163

 

• Nature's Numbers: The Unreal Reality of Mathematics

�Ian Stewart ISBN 0465072747

 

• Flatterland: Like Flatland, Only More So

�Ian Stewart ISBN 073820675X

A very well written book that explores various aspects of geometry

• What is Life? : With Mind and Matter and Autobiographical Sketches

�Erwin Schrodinger ISBN 0521427088

• Linked: How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means

�Albert-Laszlo Barabasi ISBN 0452284392

Barabasi is already getting to be a legend. This book is a landmark one, for those interested in the study of networks

• FLATLAND -- A Romance of Many Dimesions

�Edwin Abbott Abbott ISBN 0691025258

The prequel to Flatterland.

LATeX

• LaTeX: A Document Preparation System

�Leslie Lamport ISBN 0201529831

 

Life Sciences

• Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry

�Robert K. Murray, et al. ISBN 0071389016

 

• Biophysical Chemistry : Part II: Techniques for the Study of Biological Structure and Function

�Charles R Cantor, Paul R Schimmel ISBN 0716711907

 

• Genetics

�Monroe W Strickberger ISBN 0029464706

 

Mathematics

• The Nature of Mathematical Modeling

�Neil Gershenfeld ISBN 0521570956

 

• How to Solve It : A New Aspect of Mathematical Method

�G. Polya ISBN 069111966X

 

• Mathematical Circles: Russian Experience

�Dmitri Fomin, et al. ISBN 0821804308

 

• Concepts of Modern Mathematics

�Ian Stewart ISBN 0486284247

 

• Abstract Algebra: Theory and Applications

�Thomas W. Judson ISBN 0534936849

 

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics

�Erwin Kreyszig ISBN 0471154962

Every engineer's must-have math book. It covers eveything I guess!

• Introduction to Probability Models, Eighth Edition

�Sheldon M. Ross ISBN 0125980558

 

• Practical Methods of Optimization

�R. Fletcher ISBN 0471494631

 

Biography

• Men of Mathematics

�E.T. Bell ISBN 0671628186

 

• The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan

�Robert Kanigel ISBN 0671750615

An extremely well-written biography of Ramanujan. Devotes a chapter to Hardy as well. Ramanujan's genius has been astonishingly portrayed. A must-read for any math enthusiast!

Number Theory

• Number Theory for Computing

�M.E. Hellmann, Song Y. Yan ISBN 3540430725

 

• Srinivasa Ramanujan: A Mathematical Genius

�K. Srinivasa Rao ISBN 818685214X

 

• An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers

�G. H. Hardy, E. M. Wright ISBN 0198531710

 

• The Mathematics of Ciphers: Number Theory and RSA Cryptography

�S. C. Coutinho ISBN 1568810822

 

• Gamma : Exploring Euler's Constant

�Julian Havil, Freeman Dyson ISBN 0691099839

 

• The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics

�Marcus Du Sautoy ISBN 0066210704

 

Programming Languages etc

• Java 1.1: No Experience Required

�Steven Holzner ISBN 0782120830

 

• HTML 4.0: No Experience Required.

�E. Stephen MacK, Janan Platt ISBN 0782121438

 

• Understanding Pointers in C

�Yashavant P. Kanetkar ISBN 8176563587

 

• Object-Oriented Programming in C++

�Robert Lafore ISBN 0672323087

 

• Introduction to Computer Science: Programming and Problem Solving With Pascal

�Neill Graham ISBN 0314599940

 

• Visual Basic 3 for Dummies

�Wally Wang ISBN 1568840764

 

• C For Dummies, 2nd Edition

�Dan Gookin ISBN 0764570684

 

• Red Hat Linux 9 Bible

�Christopher Negus ISBN 0764539388

 

BASIC

• Programming with BASIC

�Byron S. Gottfried ISBN 0070238553

 

• BASIC Programming

�B.J. Holmes ISBN 0905435486

 

• In Search of Graphics: Adventures in Computer Art

�Sandra Markle, William Markle ISBN 0688049893

 

• The Basic Handbook: Encyclopedia of the Basic Computer Language

�David A. Lien ISBN 0932760333

Our then one-stop reference for any BASIC keyword or command!

Mythology

• Indian Epics Retold

�R. K. Narayan ISBN 0670868248

Pretty much a disappointment. I was interested in the Ramayanam part, considering it was based more on Kamban's version, which I have been less-exposed to. The first striking thing in the book is the unbelievable number of spelling mistakes! Penguin guys don't proof-read is it? I would suggest buying the third part of the book "Gods, Demons and others" ISBN 8121500931. Sundeep Prakashan claims it's now out of print though... (costs just Rs. 375 in India)

• Panchatantra of Vishnusharman

�M. R. Kale ISBN 8120802195

One of the most acclaimed translations of Panchatantra

• The Ramayana of Valmiki

�Makhanlal Sen ISBN 8121500931

Managed to get it from DK Publishers Distributors (http://www.dkpd.com/) � the guys were pretty prompt in delivering the books. Free shipping too. Delighted to have the book back!!!

• NyAyokti Kosha

�Chhabinath Mishra , Ajanta Publications

• Krishnavatara-I: The Magic Flute

�K. M. Munshi ISBN 8172763484

• Krishnavatara-II: The Wrath of an Emperor

�K. M. Munshi ISBN 8172763778

• Krishnavatara-IV: The Book of Bhima

�K. M. Munshi ISBN

• Krishnavatara-V: The Book of Satyabhama

�K. M. Munshi ISBN

• Krishnavatara-VI: The Book of Veda Vyaasa The Master

�K. M. Munshi ISBN

• Krishnavatara-VII: The Book of Yudhishthira (plus part of Vol. VIII, The Book of Kurukshetra)

�K. M. Munshi ISBN 8172763492

• Mahabharata

�Annie Besant ISBN

An extraordinarily well-written book, with the focus on the morals and not just on the historical events. A phenomenal piece of work.

• Bala Bhagavatam

�Swami Chinmayananda and Kumari Bharathi Naik ISBN 8175971010

Several enlightening stories from Srimad Bhagavatam, of course with more than half devoted to the lilas of Lord Krishna!

• Sri Ramachandra

�Annie Besant ISBN 8170594774

Just like the book on Mahabharata, this is also an extraordinarily well-written book, with the focus on the morals and not just on the historical events. A phenomenal piece of work.

• The Great Men and Women of the Puranas

�Kolar Krishna Iyer and Chikkerur Dheerendra Acharya ISBN 8121510600

Excellent piece of work containing many rare stories like that of Ekaveera, Satyavrata, Dharmavyadha etc. The focus is again very much on the morals and not just on the events/characters.

• Tales from the Upanishads

�Mahesh Sharma, P. Bhalla and Suraj Prasad Verma ISBN 8128809903

Contains 76 short-stories drawn from various sources. Excellent collection.