I just know a bit of Python and Java (but not game programming), I'm preferring to start game programming using C# to be able to use the XNA.. So I had a few questions..
1. What's the best book/site for first-users?
2. (dumb question) Can C# be used to develop iOS/android games?
EDIT: thinking about this
http://www.gamedev.net/page/books/index.html/_/technical/directx-8/xna-40-game-development-by-example-beginners-guide-r1433
but will wait for suggestions if any...
What's the best C#(XNA) book/site
I can definitely recommend that book from the link you posted. If you are a beginner it does a great job of explaining every detail of several different types of games. It doesn't throw you into the fire too quickly that you can't understand what is going on.
That book is great. From personal experience, highly recommended. However, if you got a basic knowledge of C# before you start on that book it will be even better. Because it is not a C# book per se, it does not try to teach you C# too. However, since you already have some knowledge of Java, picking up C# will not be difficult. All the best with your XNA adventure. 
2. (dumb question) Can C# be used to develop iOS/android games?
I don't know much (if anything) about developing for those platforms, but I do know Unity3D supports them, and C# is one of the scripting languages supported by Unity - so yes.
I can recommend 2 great web sites for XNA - http://www.riemers.net/ and http://rbwhitaker.wikidot.com/xna-tutorials. They both have very detailed tutorials that can get you started (and even a bit further).
Guys i am also thinking on starting learning C#. This will be my first language. I see that this book here: http://www.amazon.com/Head-First-2E-Real-World-Programming/dp/1449380344/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1337596566&sr=8-4 has really nice reviews... Do you recommend it? I also want to learn game programming.
http://nelxon.com/resources/xdsk2.php
One of the best places to find XNA articles, examples, tutorials and source code.
One of the best places to find XNA articles, examples, tutorials and source code.
http://www.freewebs....a/tutorials.htm < This 
Console based, then goes into XNA, but awesome resource, IMO
Console based, then goes into XNA, but awesome resource, IMO
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