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This book profoundly changed how I look at computers (and other things). http://www.charlespetzold.com/code/ Petzold's style is narrative, but make no mistake: every sentence is carefully chosen. I recommend resisting the urge to skim, lest you have to backtrack later...
http://www.amazon.com/The-Software-Security-Assessment-Vulne...
1. Learn you some erlang (http://learnyousomeerlang.com/)
Why?
Because it is written in a style in which technical books are rarely written. It has cartoons, jokes, references to pop culture but still it conveys the core subject exceedingly well. I understand that this is written in style of learn you some haskell so I am going to read that as well at some point. The best part is you can read the book second or third time and still have fun.
2. Joe Armstrong's thesis(http://www.erlang.org/download/armstrong_thesis_2003.pdf)
Yes it is another erlang book but it is written so well! I don't read thesis (or to be perfectly honest I try reading them but I can't understand most of them and lose interest after some time) but somehow I Joe's thesis made sense to me. It might be because of his clear writing style I can't say. But every time I read this book I find a certain phrase that sticks with me while I am writing programmes. Joe is a quote machine :)
3. Essays in the art of writing by R.L stevenson (http://www.gutenberg.org/files/492/492-h/492-h.htm)
Just read the opening paragraph and see for yourself if you don't want to read any more :)
Multi-Format: epub/pdf/html, great use of Middleman, being internationalised, interesting & useful videos (but more might perhaps be made of the premium end)
Content: really well matched to target audience. Ongoing updates.
Design: Very attractive countenance