A classic. I just pulled my copy off the bookshelf and see it came out in 1993. I think there have been a number of subsequent printings.

>I *HIGHLY* recommend that everyone read Code Complete by Steve McConnell. http://www.amazon.com/Code-Complete-Practical-Handbook-Construction/dp/0735619670/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226952740&sr=8-2
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>It has really good advice for writing better (ie more readable/maintainable) code
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>>The nail on the head. It can't be said any better than that.