Ruby, From Beginner To Expert

The list author says:
	"An excellent all-rounder. If you only want to buy one book to get started, this is the best choice."

The list author says:
	"I would happily recommend this to anyone completely new to programming - it is the best introduction that I've read (for any language)."

The list author says:
	"A very useful working reference, but not the best tutorial - make this your second or third Ruby book"

The list author says:
	"My favorite. This shows you how to actually apply the features of Ruby in solving coding problems."

The list author says:
	"Collects a lot of good advice about developing real-world projects into a compact and readable form."

The list author says:
	"Every programmer should know this classic book, but the ideas that it teaches have become absolutely pervasive in the Ruby community."

The list author says:
	"A scrupulously complete dissection of the Ruby language. Overwhelming for new users, but excellent for anyone who aspires to be an advanced Rubyist."

The list author says:
	"Short, but absolutely packed with wisdom for Ruby-using administrators"

The list author says:
	"This is a fun way to practice - the author walks you through a set of neat little projects, and manages to fit in some advanced concepts along the way"

The list author says:
	"Co-written by the designer of Ruby. Probably worth reading for insights, but not the best book for starting out"

The list author says:
	"A disrecommendation: it was once a very useful resource, but is now so outdated that it can lead you astray"