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Some people might think it's too cute, but to get an entry level understanding of a technical topic, there is none better than this series. This is the second book in the series I have owned. The other is 'Head First Java'. If you are serious about learning something new, understanding fundamentals is the key, and teaching the fundamentals is what this series is about, and it excels at.

In the future, I will pass up the 'Dummies' and 'Idiots' books for quick fixes that I might forget, and look for a Head First/Head Rush book to gain a better understanding of concepts.