You don't need a book to teach you how to play poker. They all say the same thing... here's a chart of starting hands you should play, and if you catch a flop then bet some more. And don't forget to bluff sometimes too. You may learn to play "good" poker but to be truly successful you must jump right into a game. They got 1 cent/2 cent games and $1 tournaments at Stars and cheap games all over. Sit down and play, but pay attention to the other players. What they do, what hands they play in certain positions, how they react to different situations and flops. See why some players win and others don't. This is the only way you will get a feel for the game and develop a style which you are comfortable with.