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Can any one suggest a book on data structures and algorithms that a programmer needs to cover.

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Algorithms is a pretty good one.

Introduction to Algorithms is also good.

Amber
you really only need the introduction to algorithms, as far as I'm concerned.
Oren Mazor
ItA is a very good comprehensive reference, but Algorithms is a nicer read (imho). ItA does great when you have someone to walk you through it.
Amber
I'm walking myself through ItA right now. It's a very nice read.
aaronasterling
+1  A: 

I'm not sure about "A programmer needs to cover". It depends on what kind of programmer.

Anyway, if you're serious into algorithms:

The greatest:

If you are looking for more basic books:

Lior Kogan
+1  A: 

There is one: Cormen's Introduction to Algorithms.

Enjoy.

fogus