photography books for beginners

[gazozborne]

Just wondering if anyone can recommend any?

Currently have a Fuji F10 but im wanting to upgrade in the next year hopefully, preferably to one with a better optical zoom. I've gone through the links in the sticky thread but i'd much prefer to read a book that covers everything in one go if possible. Im stil a new with aperture/shutter speeds to be honest, i've took a few photos which im proud of however theres always those shots which i think will turn out great...and dont.


Also has anyone tried these yet?

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gorilla-pods/index.html

Tempted to try the compact version as theres always one of those moments where i realise my hand is too darn shaky to take a decent photo at night.

Thanks

{sorry if the link goes against the rules, couldnt find anything on there which conflicts with OcUK}

 

[philio16]

Look out for the national geographic books, theyre small but full of awesome stuff quite cheap too!

 

[Venus]

even if it sounds stupid, but I bought a book called 'digital photography for dummies' a couple of weeks ago. Think it is really got, explains really everything. Especially the shutter speed, ISO and aperture...