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The Perl Cookbook is the most definative, useful programming book I have ever seen. Very well organized, a quick glance through the table of contents will usually point you to the answer to just about any How do I ... ? question.

I think the quality and organization of this book is a stunning example of how a good programming reference should be written. I only wish there was something comperable for Java!

If you use perl at all, this book belongs open on your desk! It will save you hours of digging!