What is the Best Book for Learning Mathematics in Computer Science?

In summary, the person is starting a computer science degree course and needs to prepare mathematically. They are looking for a book on general mathematics or mathematics related to computer science. One book they have found is "Schaum's Outline of Essential Computer Mathematics" and they are looking for a second book. A recommendation is "Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications" by Kenneth H. Rosen, before moving on to more advanced books like "Concrete Mathematics".
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ok, so I'm about to start a computer science degree course. One of the entry requirements for mathematics is a C or above at GCSE. Now, I want to prepare myself mathematically for this course. I haven't done maths in a long while. The link below shows the general content of the course. I want to find a book introducing mathematics in general or/and mathematics relating to computer science.


http://www.cems.uwe.ac.uk/exist/studentprogrammestructure.xql?code=G400

Now, I have found one book I have brought 'Schaum's Outline of Essential Computer Mathematics'

A second book would be grand! Thank you for your time.
 
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Concrete Mathematics is an excellent book written by the same professor who wrote The Art of Computer Programming - an algorithm bible. Nevertheless, I wouldn't suggest you Concrete Mathematics at this point of time, on the other hand, I would recommend you to take a look at this one - Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications by Kenneth H. Rosen, if you feel comfortable with that then you can move on to some pretty advanced books like Concrete Math. Good luck!
 

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