Research Guides: Computer Science Research Guide: Books and eBooks

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Handbooks, reviews, and overviews

To familiarize yourself with the broader landscape of a research field, especially if your work will have applications in other disciplines, go to the basics

Safari Tech Books Online This link opens in a new window
Collection of information technology and programming books, mostly published by O'Reilly which allows searching for code examples and specific technical information
Limited to 3 simultaneous users
Synthesis Digital Library of Engineering and Computer Science This link opens in a new window
Collection of lectures that synthesize various research or development topics in biomedical engineering, communications, artificial intelligence, computer science, and electrical engineering.
AccessEngineering This link opens in a new window
McGraw-Hill engineering reference database. Includes major engineering reference works such as Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook and Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers as well as advanced tools such as calculators, interactive tables, videos, and data visualization of material properties.
Annual Reviews This link opens in a new window
Series of authoritative, analytic reviews in over 50 focused disciplines within the Biomedical, Physical, and Social Sciences. 1950+