Ok, I know I ask for fiction recommendations for vacation in my other thread but these are for different purposes.
Guitar: I am a self taught average player (almost 5 yrs) w/ poor rhythm, poor soloing and no ability to read music. I have an average understanding of chords, timing and the layout of the guitar. Would like to learn the basics that I couldn't find well organized online as well as get into scales and soloing.
Chess: I am an above average player w/ only the most basic understanding of openings etc. I beat all my friends but they suck. Ive been watching Curtains Videos here:
http://www.chessvideos.tv//forum/forum-24.html but would like a pretty comprehensive book.
Photography: this is for a gift, preferably digital based, for an amateur, was thinking Understanding Exposure or Complete Digital Photography 3rd ed.
Thanks.
-JP