2016-07-02
as far as modeling goes i have only used 2 books I will get you links to them in a moment.
first and number one book i recommend is
http://blendtuts.com/learning-blender by Mr Oliver Villar
second book for modeling i recommend is for hard surface which i am really trying to master by Chris Khun
https://www.packtpub.com/hardware-and-creative/blender-3d-incredible-machines