The FAA publish a basic flying handbook which can be bought on Amazon or downloaded for free (link below). Its about the best book I have read for someone starting out in flying
http://[2600:1012:b020:c42d:6589:398...-h-8083-3b.pdf
"From the Publisher:
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pi-lots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include: ground operations, cockpit management, the four fundamentals of flying, integrated flight control, slow flights, stalls, spins, takeoff, ground reference maneuvers, night operations, and much more. The Airplane Flying Handbook is a great study guide for current pilots and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license. It is also the perfect gift for any aircraft or aeronautical buff."