Need Help With Shell scripts

Hello,
I'm very very fresh with unix, and I would like to get familiar with it.
I want to know what is Shell scripting and how other programming languages connects with it.
And is there any way to learn the shell scripting, with some book and some simulator to practice on.
Thanks ahead.

Every thing you need to get a start, check here:

http://www.unix.com/showthread.php?t=13774

Best of luck.

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