Programming in D vs The D Programming Language

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On Sunday, 13 March 2016 at 16:27:07 UTC, gour wrote:
> Hello,
>
> after quite some time I'm returning to D being fed up with some 
> other languages to become more ready for writing open-source 
> multi-platform desktop app(s)...
>
> I already own copy of Andrei's The D Programming Language book, 
> but never went fully through it, but I see in the meantime 
> Programming in D by Ali was released so I wonder:
>
> a) how much is Andrei's book still relevant?
>
> b) whether PiD is recommended one to start with D *today* ?
>
> Btw, I prefer hardcopy books, if possible, and interested 
> whether there is plan to release PiD with hardcover since 
> several reviewers @Amazon reported that the glued used to bind 
> the book is not the best*
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Gour

b) i prefer this one :)
http://ddili.org/ders/d.en/