# Materials & Suggestions

Welcome to the first ever Core Ruby class in [Hack Bulgaria][]! We're going to give you a couple of existing materials to wet your appetite.

## The PickAxe

A great book to get you started. You can [read][PickAxe] it online for free!

## Why Poignant's Guide to Ruby

[![image](http://mislav.uniqpath.com/poignant-guide/images/2007-cover-open.jpg)](http://mislav.uniqpath.com/poignant-guide/images/2007-cover-open.jpg)

If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, this is an interesting take on the first steps in Ruby.

You can [read][why] it online. Soundtrack included.

## FMI

The parrallel Ruby course in the Sofia University. If you have the time, please, do yourself a favor and visit their lectures Monday and Wednesday. The best Ruby lectures by far and away.

Visit their [website][fmi] for more information.

Send a shout-out to @mitio and @skanev while there :heart:

[PickAxe]: http://ruby-doc.com/docs/ProgrammingRuby/
[why]: http://mislav.uniqpath.com/poignant-guide/
[fmi]: http://fmi.ruby.bg/
[Hack Bulgaria]: https://hackbulgaria.com

Add a little bit of info for initial materials
Add a little bit of info for initial materials