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I like West's book more than others, although I must admit I've not gone back and looked at in a couple of years now. What I recall liking was that he introduces more sophisticated ideas about hand reading and situational play in a very simple way. I do agree that some of his actual advice on the play of hands is very weak tight and dated.

A good but little known book with general advice on improving your poker game, along with some stud examples, is Stepping Up by Randy Burgess. Disclaimer, he's a friend and my co-author on The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Texas Hold'em and an upcoming book on tells.