>         I'm just a PIC hobbyist, but its clear that I need to get my hands on
 a
> copy of the Embedded Control Handbook.  How much is it? And who should
> I order from? (i.e. directly from Microchip or from a 3rd party vendor?)

Please reply to the list.  I'm also interested and I've not seen a reference
before.  I assume there are others lurking.