C books for Java programmer

[MMA]

OK, i just started learning Java, and i'm familiar with all te basic stuff.

I'm also learning Perl 5 for Linux, also very basic stuff

I need to learn C, quick.

I need it to program a small chip for electronics lesson.

Does any one know of any good books on C, good for a Java user, preferably Free.

also could someone tell what is the difference between C# and C.

or should i just learn C++?


PS: i need to learn C becuase i find QBasic too hard, or is it too basic. :D

[askrieger]

Try the original: "The C Programming Language" by Kernighan & Ritchie. It's short and very authoritative.

[Postal Patron]

I think the K&R book is kind of hard to read. I frequent thrift stores, and I see many C books since it has been around for a while. You can also browse www.dummies.com or www.amazon.com to look at books. Then you have a better idea when you go to a store. I like "The C Programming Language" by Schildt, that is the one most C programmers here have and most useful, although there may be more useful ones out there now. So either the Schildt one or a Dummies one.

[MMA]

Thats what i want.

I want some of the latest books, not these old ones, becuase i want the author do bits of comparison with all the latest languages.