I second "Scala for the Impatient", but if you don't have any statically typed background it might be a bit tough. "The Neophyte's Guide to Scala" (http://dani

I second "Scala for the Impatient", but if you don't have any statically typed background it might be a bit tough. "The Neophyte's Guide to Scala" (http://danielwestheide.com/scala/neophytes.html http://danielwestheide.com/scala/neophytes.html) is hands down the best language introduction I've ever read though.