http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writings_of_Herbert_Schildt#Reception http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writings_of_Herbert_Schildt#Rec... "Schildt's books have a repu

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writings_of_Herbert_Schildt#Reception http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writings_of_Herbert_Schildt#Rec... "Schildt's books have a reputation for being written in a clear style that is very easy to understand.[10] Their technical accuracy, especially of the earlier works, has been challenged by reviewers, including ISO C committee members Peter Seebach,[11] and Clive Feather,[12] Steve Summit, author of the C FAQ[13], and numerous reviews in C Vu from the ACCU.[14]" I'm not an expert on C, writing, publishing or proof reading. Over the last twenty years, whenever Schildt's name or books have come up in conversation online or off, there has always been an associated foul odor. There are so many good books on C, it's just not worth it to waste your time and space on his books.