1. Foolproof Wood Finishing by Teri Masaschi.
Many will disagree with me about the best finishing book, and indeed, I haven't seen Marc Spagnuolo's soon-to-be-released book, but of the ones I own, this one is the most cut-and-dried and clear tome.
2. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery by Gary Rogowski.
Gary covers all of the most commonly used joints—how to cut them with hand tools or power tools.
3. Complete Illustrated Guide to Sharpening by Thomas Lie-Nielsen
No question about sharpening is left unanswered. Lie-Nielsen is a master sharpener.
4. How to Carve Wood by Richard Bütz
Bütz addresses all types of carving,starting with whittling. I do not subscribe to his letter carving or chip carving techniques, but for relief carving and others, this book is a good start for beginners.
5. The Complete Guide to Chip Carving by Wayne Barton
Hands down, this is the very best book on chip carving.
6. Handplane Essentials by Christopher Schwarz
Absolutely everything you need to know in order to work with hand planes. This book is the definitive guide.
7. The Fine Art of Marquetry by Craig Vandall Stevens
This book is fantastic. Marquetry is well within your reach with Stevens' guidance.
8. Woodworkers' Guide to Veneering &Inlay by Jonathan Benson
Again, all guesswork is removed with this book. Benson is an expert on the subject.
9. Roy Underhill's books are perfect if you plan to pursue traditional woodworking.
Moreover, you can learn plenty of useful information at woodprix.com.
