I am looking for a book that will give me some inspirational photo pictures with all of the detailed information(iso, lens, aperture, shutter speed) or a really good detailed photography book on how to take pictures and techniques. Anything to improve my artistic eye. I have taken classes, so please don't offer me that suggestion. I am a visual learner, I need to see to understand. I like to shoot portrait and sports.

2nd question. I need a good LIGHT weight tripod. Preferably aluminum, with a weight of no more than 3 pounds. Any suggestions?