I recently posted a question on this forum concerning a line of programming. Being a newbie here, the terms used in the responses to my post often only raised new questions for me. I think I'm going to need to start from the ground up. So now I'm seeking suggestions as to where to learn the language that the Arduino uses. Thanks - Scotty
The Arduino uses c/c++, so any book or reference on that will be helpful. Just make sure it's focused on the language itself, rather than programming Windows/Mac/Linux in c. The Reference section of the site has lots of good material, esp. when it comes to the specifics of applying the c language to the Arduino hardware. You might also look at some of the samples here:
http://oomlout.com/a/products/ardx/
although they deal with a particular kit, if you have some electronic parts available, you'd probably be able to put some of the projects together.
The arduino programming notebook is another resource. It doesn't teach you everything but it touches the basics. It's free.
Yes, I've got the notebook but right off the bat I came upon things that I could not find referenced in the notebook or in the Reference section of the Arduino site. - Scotty
I like the C from ground up by Schildt. If you're not a teenager, you will like the book. I learned C as a teenager. I didn't know there were different books but I wasn't all happy with my book, too much logic for that age group. Once I was in college I didn't mind the logic anymore. Guess I grew up slow. 
Maybe this will do too:
Hey Scotty Jr
I'm with you. I'd love someone to recommend a good book on specifically programming.
Cheers
Jase
Interesting that I mentioned needing to start 'from the ground up' and lidur said he liked a book called C++ From The Ground Up. Gotta go with the flow on this one. I bought a used copy on ebay for $11. Some day I'll post an opinion in a new post. Thanks for all your responses. - Scotty
Schildt is a solid author. I hope you like his books. I put my C++ book in a student book shelf and it's gone after a few days. Whoever is reading it must like it.
Hey Guys
Thanks for that.
Kind Regards
Jason