I like to think of myself as a motivated person who, with documentation can sit down and learn whatever is presented. I think its the mantra of "have doc, will travel" that is making my experience with modules all the more frustrating.

I am not sure if I am just not comprehending the cpan documents describing how to use a specific modules, or if they really are cryptically written. In either case, its left me looking for other sources of documentation.

I managed to find an article that brought some light to object oriented modules, however I'm still struggling with syntax for what appear to be very commonly used mods.

This long winded post is being sent to ask for opinions on the following two books which seem to be aimed at individuals such as myself. I can barely believe that either could cover even a third of the modules available, but I am hoping that they just might get me through some of the more commonly used mods and bring me up to speed with general syntax and terminology.
I found the review for Instant Perl Modules, but I also found PERL Modules with Cdrom which seems to be a very similar book.

If anyone is reading this second book or has read both and can offer a comparison or suggestion on which to buy first, it would be hugely appreciated.

humbly -c

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