Hi everyone, I am a newbie I have never programmed before, presently i am using FC-3 as my OS and i want to start career in programming i prefer 2 books: 1.) structure & Interpretation of Computer Programmes - harold, sussman & sussman 2.) An introduction to programming in EmacsLISP" by Robert J. Chassell - (GNUpress) does SICP is for a newbie, the person who does not even know the "abc" of programming or should i read something else 1st, like "An introduction to programming in EmacsLISP" by Robert J. Chassell (GNUpress). I like both of them. i want to start with "GNUpress" 1st & then with SICP. May you tell me if i need to read a "prerequisite" to SICP or SICP in itself is "right" for newbies. I read the preface & forward to SICP and also @ amazon.com's book-descriptions but was not able to come up with any final answer. may you help me? i will be very thankful for your time. thanks again "fraser" "the Great Intellectuals" __________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs