I bought sooooo many books in just a few months...
Far too many I think, but I bought them at book sales at really good prices and just could not leave them there... Now I am starting to calm down though.
For beginners, and for our hemisphere, this is pretty good I think:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Astronomy...3D301420896312
I like it, but it is not for advanced astronomers. I found it for just 3 dollars and it looks like new!
Cheaper link than the one above:
http://www.abebooks.com/978073220115...0732201152/plp
However, what you got from your dad is good too, so just wait for it to arrive for now.
