foundation books

[markode]

i'm on a vacation, so i planed to learn some prerequisite stuff for programming.
yes, i'm a absolute novice.
would you guys please suggest some books for firm foundation of programming
like books on mathematics, logic, algorithms, calculus, inner working of a computer, things like that.
i appreciate your help, thank you.

>>markode

[Moschops]

Petzold's "Code".

[markode]

CODE is so awesome, i'm reading it.
thanks by the way.

[NerdTastic]

As far as the "inner workings of a computer" you won't need much unless you plan to write, like, operating systems or something. But knowing how memory works would benefit you. Learning how a computer allocates memory, etc. I can't think of a book off the top of my head, but when I get home I'll see what I can find.

[jorgea]

I would go to amazon and search for foundation books under "firm foundation programming."

[DexterMorgan]

Programming: http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html
(its now online, and free. A highly regarded book)

Computer Systems: http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Systems-Programmers-Perspective-2nd/dp/0136108040