Can anyone recommend a good how to book for a beginner

I have been reading entries on the site hoping to gain some knowledge of b&w processing. I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. Can someone point me to the "bunny slope" of photographic processing? I'm looking for a good book to help me learn the basics of processing and what is needed to start a darkroom. Plus I'm hesitant because of the huge push in the digital area. Are darkrooms going to go away? Please help!

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