Please recommend an OS X book

Hi, I badly need a book to teach me the intricacies and methods of how to best use the OS X LION.
Please recommend a suitable title, or titles, from your own experience.
Thank you
roystonfrombrighton.

David Pogue's book would be even better if were in print. Currently (8/29/11), booksellers like Amazon are taking orders, but it isn't for sale yet. I suspect the reason why it's taking so long to come out is because of the added detail and length.
If you can't wait, Bob LeVitus is an experienced writer on Apple devices, and his Dummies guide http://www.amazon.com/Mac-OS-Lion-Dummies-Computers/dp/111802205X/ref=pd_sim_b_4 will be useful for those who want a more accessible style. Robin Williams's book is a little meatier http://www.amazon.com/Mac-OS-Lion-Peachpit-Learning/dp/0321777018/ref=pd_sim_b_5 and I've really liked his past stuff.

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