Recommended reading

Trying to compile a list of the top 5 books every CS student and programmer should read
If you suggest any new entries you must also remove one to keep it at exactly 5.

SICP by Abelson and Sussman
Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, and Stein
The Art of Computer Programming by Knuth
Code Complete 2 by McConnell
The Pragmatic Programmer by Hunt and Thomas

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Except for OORP, every single abbreviation (not "acronym" as they not pronounced) in this thread can be determined by looking at the top search result.

If you're ever hoping to get anywhere in your life, and especially as a programmer, learning how to teach yourself and make reasonable guesses when faced with ambiguity is an essential skill.