StrategyHarrington, Vols 1, 2 and 3 – Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie (£14.95 each)

Easy to read and packed with real-life situations from no-limit Hold’em tournaments.

The Theory of Poker – David Sklansky (£12.95)

A must-read. It was Raymer’s first bit of advice to his new protege.

Super/System – Doyle Brunson (£19.95)

The original (but no longer the best), Brunson’s bible provides a solid course in Hold’em aggression.

Kill Phil – Rodman and Nelson (£16.95)

How to take professional (i.e. better than you) players out of their comfort zone.

Caro’s Book of Poker Tells – Mike Caro (£16.95)

The revised version, with over 170 photo illustrations straight from the Joy of Sex school.

Read ’em and Reap – J.