Willie Mosconi on Pocket Billiards, by Willie Mosconi
Explains, in step-by-step fashion, every phase of billiards, from complete instruction for beginners to the finer points of combination and kiss shots, and finally, the championship game of 14.1 rack.

The Science of Pocket Billiards, by Jack H., Koehler
Covers the entire spectrum from basics to the most advanced concepts of pool.

The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards, by Michael Ian Shamos
Comprehensive book with more than two thousand entries and two hundred illustrations.