What are some good books for the novice cook?

I have a book called Proffesional Cooking by Wayne Gisslen. It explains everything about most aspects of cooking all the way from sauses to baking. It helped me through my apprenticeship and eventually the information in that book made me chef. It covers the basics to advanced cooking techniques.

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