The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing by Charlie Papazian is a great book.

Link to it on Amazon:
[url]http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0380763664/qid=1093639025/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-6333194-2028653?v=glance&s=books[/url]

Iglou wrote:
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> I would like to start brewing and am looking for a decent book on the
> subject. I enjoy Stouts and Wheats. I am look for information on equipment
> required, pros and cons of different equipment material, what to look for
> when buying ingredients, basic things like that. Any suggestions?
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