Sara Withers, The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques

I work for a company which has a bead shop and mail order department, we used to sell a range of books and this was always by far the most popular. It's great for beginners as it covers all the basics, with information on tools, threads and the many different types of bead available. There are clear instructions and lovely photos showing how to use various findings and teaching a few bead weaving techniques. Experienced beaders might also appreciate this book, as at the back there is a gallery of finished works, sure to inspire anyone!