best intro books for expert programmers

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I'm looking for a good intro book or three for someone who is veryexperienced in other languages.I don't want to spend money on stuff that is too basic.I'm looking to spend about $100 on 1,2, or even three books.Anyone have some suggestions?Thanks,--Matthew CromerPresident, SDA Consulting, Inc.matthew@sdaconsulting.<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="comhttp://www.sdaconsulting.com/(919">comhttp://www.sdaconsulting.com/(919</a><!-- m -->) 274-0074