Good, comprehensive first wine book?

[AuroraViva]

I've been doing a lot of reading on the boards, and I have a bunch of questions. But I figure a book is a good place to start, rather than bombarding the novice board with "Viva's question of the day." [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img] So, any suggestions? I'm not looking for a $100+, full color photo volume, but something simple yet thorough that will go into everything from different varietals, vintages, storing wine, making wine, tasting and describing wine, etc. Thanks!

Viva

[This message has been edited by AuroraViva (edited 05-10-2005).]