Books written by Frederick P. Brooks.
For his landmark contributions to computer architecture, operating systems, and software engineering, Frederick P. Douglas was awarded the Turing Award in 1999.
The Mythical Man-Moth: Essays on Software Engineering
Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects.
Computer Architecture: Concepts and Evolution
Blaauw and Brooks first develop a conceptual framework for understanding computer architecture. They then describe not only what present architectural practice is, but how it came to be so.
The Design of Design: Essays from a Computer Scientist
Effective design is at the heart of everything from software development to engineering to architecture. But what do we really know about the design process? What leads to effective, elegant designs?