My ground school used Jeppesen book. We found the book a bit too
simplistic. Here is my learn-to-fly experience

1. Best book (and cheapest book) to prepare for the FAA written exam:
Gleim's FAA Knowledge Test
2. Best 'reference' books for your aviation knowledge: Trevor Thom
Private & Commercial Manual & Trevor Thom Flight Training
3. Best practical book for learning how to fly: Ralph Butcher's Private
Pilot Flight Training Manual (http://www.skyroamers.com)
4. Best book to prepare for the oral exam: ASA Oral Exam Guide -
Private
5. Best learn-to-fly website: http://www.whittsflying.com
6. Best communication book: Say Again,Please: Guide to Radio
Communications by Bob Gardner
7. Best weather books: FAA Aviation Weather & Aviation Weather
Services