On Fri, 19 Jul 1996, Terence Joseph Mallon wrote: > > Can someone please help me. > > I am looking for a book to purchase on learning the Perl language but have > not been able to find any locally. Which book would you recommend, why, and > where can I purchase it via mail order and if at all possible how much..... > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. Try http://www.ora.com/ -- publishers of 'programming perl' and 'learning perl'. Or try your local branch of Dillons or Waterstones -- either of whom can order both books for you. 'Learning Perl' is a good tutorial, while 'Programming Perl' is the definitive reference. NB: There's a new expanded edition of PP due out at the end of this month, so if you order it, stipulate 'second edition'. Charlie Stross fma Ltd http://www.fma.com/