Jung, K. and Brown, A. Beginning Lua Programming. Wrox Press, 2007.

ISBN 13: 978-0470069172

Aimed at those new to programming, Beginning Lua Programming assumes no prior programming knowledge. The book focuses on teaching Lua trough lengthy, practical examples with a conversational tone. Both the Lua language and the Lua C API are covered. One of the more unique topics the book covers is how to use Lua for modifying and serving HTML pages.