I'd recommend (along with the previous recommendation)-
Science and Practice of Strength Training (you can get at the library)
Check the Iron Mind website for their list of books and check the Human Kinetics website for texts that they have
Agreed. New Rules of Lifting is good, I am a fan of the routines, and it covers the basics. But if you are looking for more science based readings, Science and Practice of Strength Training is great. I also HIGHLY recommend Supertraining.
Another fantastic list of books is found at