Book "No Limit Poker First Hand"
Poker is a game of skill, and playing it well depends on much more than just having a good hand or the ability to hide your emotions. The first step towards developing a playing style worthy of the greatest players is to learn to think like a true poker player.
Phil Gordon breaks down the game and highlights the type of perseverance and motivation you need to improve your game. This explanatory guide to the poker lifestyle is the "real deal".