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C Programming (Visual QuickStart Guide)

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Year 2005 Edition year
Pages 390 Mid-length read
Vibe Reference-heavy Weekend read

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Best fit when you want answers, examples, or a lookup-style reading experience.

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Less ideal if you want a purely story-driven read with no reference value.

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Reference-heavy Weekend read Established title Utility-first

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This looks built around something you can open anywhere, scan fast, and return to when you need a specific answer. Overall, it looks like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.

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Summary

Based on the metadata we have, C Programming (Visual QuickStart Guide) by Larry Ullman ; Marc Liyanage looks closest to a practical or reference-style book built for dipping in and out. Edition metadata currently lists 2005 • Addison-Wesley • 390 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.

Edition on file: 2005 • Addison-Wesley • 390 pages • ISBN 9780321287632.

Why this book now

Worth a look if you want something you can consult, sample, and return to instead of reading straight through once.

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Balanced Moderate time

Reference-style commitment. Easier to sample in pieces than to read straight through once.

What stands out here

What stands out here is the tool-like value. This looks built for return visits, quick checks, and practical use instead of one linear read.

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Best approached in short bursts. Open where you need help and move around freely.

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C Programming (Visual QuickStart Guide) by Larry Ullman ; Marc Liyanage lands like a steady direct-use book built for answers, examples, and quick orientation.

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