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What Is the Most Influential Programming Book? - Slashdot

I mostly agree with this list, but I'd modify it slightly:

1. The C Programming Language (K+R)
2. The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
3. The Passionate Programmer
4. The C++ Programming Language (Stroustrup)
5. Effective C++

Right now, I'm reading iOS Programming, The Big Nerd Ranch Guide and that could potentially make this list as well.

Great question and I think a lot of programmers would agree on many books, unlike asking the same question about great prose. What are your favorites?
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