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C Programming Language Books
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Largely inspired by the books I've read, plan to read and found on the http://stackoverflow.com/questions/56... list
Largely inspired by the books I've read, plan to read and found on the http://stackoverflow.com/questions/56... list
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The C Programming Language
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Expert C Programming: Deep C Secrets
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C Programming: A Modern Approach
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21st Century C: C Tips from the New School
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Understanding and Using C Pointers: Core Techniques for Memory Management
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Algorithms in C, Parts 1-4: Fundamentals, Data Structures, Sorting, Searching
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C Interfaces and Implementations: Techniques for Creating Reusable Software
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Let Us C
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C: A Reference Manual
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C in a Nutshell
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C Pocket Reference
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Pointers on C
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Advanced C Programming by Example
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The Standard C Library
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Algorithms in C, Part 5: Graph Algorithms
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C Programming for Embedded Microcontrollers
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C Traps and Pitfalls
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The GNU Make Book
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Moving from C to C++: Discussing Programming Problems, Why They Exist and How C++ Solves Them
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Practical C Programming
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Pointers in C: A Hands on Approach
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The C Puzzle Book
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