a couple books i picked up today

I went to the library today and picked up a couple books and was wondering if they're worth reading. I've been playing since December I had never played a hand before that and I've read Phil Gordon's little green book and the first book of harrington's on hold em. To be blunt I was wondering if these will help me improve my no limit game. I figured a few of you have read these books and could tell me if they were beneficial to you or not.

The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky

No Limit Texas Hold'Em by Brad Daugherty & Tom McEvoy

I play mostly SNGs and Tournaments. I also play cash games but not often I haven't been able to find much reading for them. Could you recommend any books for cash games?

I have read Phil Gordon's Little Green book, and I have found it to be helpful to my game. You may have to read it more than once to fully understand all the concepts presented (I did). Phil Gordon's Little Blue Book is also a helpful and should be read after the green book.

Theory of Poker is considered one of the best (if not THE best) foundation books ever written. It will teach you such a base level of the purpose behind poker math and concepts. However, I found it tougher to read as well. It's thick, so for a begining player it may be tough to retain.

Harrington on hold'em is excellent (both his cash game and tournament series), as well as Gordon's books. Yet for understanding the game I still think Ed Miller's Small Stakes Hold'em is one of the best. It's a limit game book, but for understanding math, aggression, the board, and hold'em in general, it will teach you tons. His NL book is great as well.

You always have Daniel N's books for quick 'snippit' reads, and Gus Hanson's All Hands Reveiled is also very nice. But if you want true foundation books for the game and theory of poker in general, Sklansky, Miller, and Mason Malmuth (sp) is still the top of the order.

Cheers,
Vollycat

P.S. An attempt to understand any one of these books with a single read is next to impossible imo. Reread and get on the tables, best way to learn.