There is also a book by D.W. Smith, PIC in Practice, ISBN 0-7506-6826-1
While they all say basically the same thing they may say it a little differently. As an extreme beginner, I found that a bit confusing, so I would pick one source and stick with it unitl you have the blinking LEDS blinking. John
which muc u are intrested in....avr,pic???
for pic i would go with tghe one posted above if u want the basics of 8051 then follow mazidi.....u can get this for free download on www.ebookee.com