In addition to some of those mentioned:

"Weather Flying" by Robert Buck
"Instrument Flying" by Richard Taylor
2004 FAR/AIM

Rick Graves - N34759 - 1974 C177B

On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:57:14 -0500,
James M. Knox wrote:

"Jay Beckman" wrote in
news:2ypad.33442$R43.1589@fed1read01:

As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and
do all that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on
his or her short list?

I'll make a strong suggestion that otherwise may not make the list. Frank
Kinsgston Smith's book "Weekend Wings" (not to be confused with another of
his books, Weekend Pilot). It won't teach you a thing about lift vs. drag
or elevator vs. rudder. But it is the single best book I know for
understanding just what GA flying is all about!

jmk