Awesome thank you for the quick response mate. I know hands on experience is important so that's why i'm getting these books! I know they have so many code snippets, crackmes, etc...the book just teaches me the functions and all that.
anyways, I will keep you guys updated on my progress...I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions, do you mind if I add you to my friends list?
Or PM you my skype?