Good book on networking for beginners

[benbalach]

For the needs of my project I need to research Internet Protocols. I understand absolutely nothing about the Internet and protocols. Wikipedia hasn't been much help.

Thanks to anyone who replies!

[JLBorges]

Start with this classic: 'TCP/IP Illustrated, Vol. 1: The Protocols' by Richard Stevens.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0201633469/