Forouzan B. Foundations of Computer Science

New York: Cengage Learning EMEA, 2017. — 706 p.Based on the Association for Computing Imagery model curriculum guidelines, Foundations of Computer Science gives students a bird's eye view of Computer Science. This easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate text covers all the fundamentals of computer science required for first year undergraduates embarking on a computing degree. Updated to cover the latest technologies and changes to course requirements, this fourth edition features new chapters, including new coverage on social media, artificial intelligence and ethical issues.
This book is written for both academic and professional audience. The book can be used as a self-study guide for interested professionals. As a textbook, it can be used for a one-­semester or one-quarter course. It is designed as the first course in computer science. This book is designed for a CS0 course based on the recommendations of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM). It covers all areas of computer science in breadth. The book, totally or partially, can also be used in other disciplines where the students need to have a bird’s-eye view approach to the computer science.