For VFP Check out The Fundamentals at Hentzenwerke publishing, and for that matter... ALL their other books too!!! There is a VFP 8 book just out.
If they are also brand new to programming in general.... The absolute beginners guide to programming.... I think it is published by Que... is a really good little book.
Best
Tom Gahagan
Alliance
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