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Are there any good basic books on beginners photography?

I just bought a Canon A630 and I would like to try more professional photography(more then just, you know, vacation, point and shoot stuff) but I have no idea what Im supposed to do. I think it would be a fun hobby to have but I dont really have any idea how to get started.

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1. Only about a million of 'em. Library. Reference desk. Barnes and Noble. Information Desk. BN.com and search beginning photography.
2. I have this one http://www.amazon.com/KISS-Guide-Photography-Keep-Simple/dp/0789480697 I got it very cheap on half.com I love it. I also have The Photographer's Guide to Using Filters by Joseph Meehan - - also very helpful. also very cheap on half.com. check there and ebay for any of the books you find that you might like. What I did was visit a local bookstore (photography section) and then I could browse through the books and make an educated decision on which ones I would be interested in, then I went home and found them used, but in great shape on the above sites. (both under 5.00) Any way, it's an idea.
3. The best books are expensive. Photography by Barbara London and John Upton is used in many photography courses, but is complete enough to be used for self-teaching. You may want to try to find a recent edition, used, at local college bookstores. The latest is the 9th edition. I wouldn't recommend anything older than the 8th edition due to significant changes in the last two editions. Here is a link to the 9th edition : http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0131752014/ref=dp_olp_2/102-0773396-3477700?ie=UTF8&qid=1184727590&sr=11-1 Best new price is $82, highest used price is $102, buyer beware...
4. Photography for Dummies. It tells you all about where to take pics, where not to take pics, what to look for when taking people pics, when to/not to use a flash, angles..... so much more. good book It's okay not to know what to do - just get out there and start snapping some pictures!! I love using the "digital macro" setting and taking close ups of flowers, eyes... etc. Good luck!!