Binomial heap
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A binomial heap is a priority queue data structure similar to the binary heap only with a more strict structure, it supports quicker merging of two heaps in Θ(\log n) at the cost of a slower find minimum operation. A binomial heap is made up of a series of unique ‘binomial trees’ which are constructed from smaller binomial trees.
Textbooks
Here are two CS textbooks I personally recommend; the Algorithm Design Manual (Steven S. Skiena) is a fantastic introduction to data structures and algorithms without getting to deep into the maths side of things, and Introduction to Algorithms (CLRS) which provides a much deeper, math heavy look.
