For beginning basics I would recommend Scott Lee's and Randy G's "Play Better Pool, Mastering the Basics" and Joe Villapando's "Cue Ball Control" (I believe that is the title I have my DVD loaned out) I am really surprised that Joes DVD's have not been mentioned yet. For learning 9 Ball Kinister's "60 Minute 9 Ball Workout" is great. I am looking forward to getting Max's DVD. That is next. If you could master all the info on Dr. Dave's and Tom Ross' DVD's you would be on TV all the time.