Off topic C question

[paul at palydon.demon.co.uk]

> I know this is way off topic, but I figure the heavy hackers here will
> understand my mindset better than those at comp.lang.C
>     I have been doodling with python (nasty habit I know but I have to
> do somthing with my snake) and think I may be ready to learn a second
> language.  I am leaning towards C over C++ and Java even though I
> loose objects it will ground me firmly in functional programing.  I am
> wondering what book would be the best for a begginer?  The two I have
> seen that look interesting are
> C for Dummies (parts one and two) or 
> The C Programming Language
> by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie.

Have a look at http://www.accu.org/bookreviews/public/index.htm , Beginners C