I like the Dummies books. They are good introductions. Don't let the title insult you. We are all dummies in more topics than we want to consider.

Want to take control of your PC?

Its the 11th Edition. Need I say more.

For the beginning NT administrator.

Its amazing how different terms are used for the same concept and the same term for different concepts. Can cause significant misuderstandings. Need to cross the gulf between the PC and Mac world. Take this phrasebook with you.

Lightly touches a ton of subjects.