> can anyone suggest a reasonable place to buy the book "Easy 
> Microcontrol'n" by David Benson?  the suggested retail is $29.95.  I did 
> a Goggle and archive search and the lowest cost is $34.95 plus $6 to $7 
> shipping.

Dave has some seconds on his web site for $19.95:
http://www.sq-1.com/bargain.html

> or any other suggestions on a beginners PIC book.

I think it's a very good beginner's book. Many people will turn up 
their nose at it, but when it first came out(with the original name, 
before Microchip forced him to change it) I got a lot out of it.

Cheerful regards,

Bob

> Thank you very much.
> 
> John
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