I'll recommend: Data Structures and Algorithms in Python by Goodrich et. all, they've also done this series in Java and C++ but I am only familiar with the Pyth

I'll recommend: Data Structures and Algorithms in Python by Goodrich et. all, they've also done this series in Java and C++ but I am only familiar with the Python version. It has a great balance in terms of covering everything you need to know in terms of fundamental ADTs, asymptotic complexity, etc. but without the rigorous math in CLRS. Because Python is so concise, every data structure and algorithm is fully implemented. My only con is that the answer key doesnt seem to be available.