Beginner Books on Digital Photography

[Cratermaker]

I recommend this one for completeness, practicality, and readability.

http://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Ultimate-Field-Photography/dp/0792262093

I got mine at B&N in the discount section for around $10.

[Kiwikat]

My first book was Understanding Exposure, by Bryan Peterson. It is probably the most popular beginner photography book out there.

http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Updated/dp/0817463003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1264016793&sr=8-1

I've also got a couple "Real World" series books on photoshop and camera raw that are absolutely incredible. They go into crazy detail.

[kilo delta]

..and to get the most from your particular model I'd recommend the Thom Hogan field guides (http://www.bythom.com/)