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Seriously, a book would be a waste of money. There are no magic shortcuts - it takes time and effort.
TJ
The main problem with any book is freshness and accuracy, considering how fast things can change in the SEO world.
But on the other hand, I do understand that time can be a factor. In that case, I can see the benefit of a training manual or a book. The problem with that becomes credibility and truly useful information.
I have absolutely no affiliation with either of the following, but I do have respect for Aaron Wall and I have downloaded a sample chapter of his SEO Book and found it very informative. Another good book that I found useful is the Search Engine Marketing Kit by Dan Thies.
I hope this helps.