Question about Beginning Perl by Simon Cozens

[Walker, Michael E]

Hi, even though Beginning Perl dates back to 2000, is it still relevant for 
learning today? I wondered, because when Googling, I saw posts recommending 
against its use, but yet it is still listed at books.perl.org. Please discuss, 
or point me to the archive on this list where this has been discussed. Thank 
you.