Zed Shaw's books remind me of Herbert Schildt. In fact, Schildt is also on that "to be avoided" list! Books from both authors are practical and interesting to

Zed Shaw's books remind me of Herbert Schildt. In fact, Schildt is also on that "to be avoided" list! Books from both authors are practical and interesting to read, but contain serious mistakes and omissions. Back in the days I learned C from one of Schildt's books, and I thought it was very useful. But now that I know better, I'd never open that or any other books he wrote. I guess, if you don't have any knowledge, such books look very appealing as a starting point. You quickly pick up some basic knowledge and practices. But later, it may actually be hard to unlearn all the wrong things that these books teach.