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How do I get started with PowerShell?

My co-workers recently asked me how to get started with PowerShell.  
Many of them are still writing VBScript and I am VERY willing to help them stop writing VBScript.

 So, I sent the following to them. Most of which is FREE.

Windows PowerShell Scripting

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd742419.aspx

FREE E-books:

http://www.hofferle.com/list-of-free-powershell-ebooks/
http://blogs.technet.com/b/pstips/archive/2014/05/26/free-powershell-ebooks.aspx

The VBScript-to-Windows PowerShell Conversion Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ee221101.aspx

Don Jones’ "Learn 'Something' in a Month of Lunches" books are very good. 
I have this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Learn-Windows-PowerShell-Month-Lunches/dp/1617290211

For real world examples, I recommended:
http://sqlserverpowershell.com/

Finally, The Stairway to SQL PowerShell looks like one of the easiest ways to start.
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/stairway/91327/

This is not meant to be a complete list because I didn't want to overwhelm them. You can always find more with your favorite search engine.
I'm hoping this post will help someone else get started with PowerShell. 

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