The Elements of Computing Systems: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles - by Noam Nisan & Shimon Schocken

This book provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to understanding the construction of a computer, starting from the fundamental building blocks of hardware and progressing to higher-level software. Nisan and Schocken walk readers through the process of designing and constructing a modern computer system, covering topics like digital logic, computer architecture, and operating systems.