For those who find learning a new language daunting, the Teach Yourself Beginner's Language Series is just what the language teacher ordered. Each friendly and practical course introduces the new language without overwhelming the learner and
This is a much more accessible introduction to Turkish than even the regular Teach Yourself Turkish. The CD is a bit of a disappointment, though it might be worth making a Pimsleur-style version out of it using GarageBand or some such.
I made it through the first few lessons before heading off to Turkey for a month. Next time I go, I'll work through this book again.