Useful learning resources

Books

• Getting Started With Arduino 3rd Edition by Massimo Banzi and Michael Shiloh
  A short and practical guide to the getting started with the Arduino platform. Explains what you might use it for, the principles behind the platform, some basic code and electronics guidance.
• Make: Electronics by Charles Platt A very hands on guide to the fundamentals of electronics. Assumes no prior knowledge and uses some great real world examples and practical applications.
• Practical Electronics for Inventors 3rd Edition by Paul Scherz and Simon Monk
  A more in-depth look at electronics. Very good for those with a grasp on the basic topics.

Websites

• Learn at Sparkfun
• Learn at Adafruit
• Kobakant DIY - Lovely guides for DIY e-textiles and conductive material-based components and projects
• Arduino Stackexchange - forum for asking questions