Paragliding: the Complete Guide by Noel Whittal

Good general purpose introduction to the sport.

Weather to Fly for Sports Pilots by Paul Hamilton (DVD)

80 minute DVD including weather interpretation, forecasting local conditions, recognizing weather trends and more. Comes with 44 page booklet with worksheets.

Understanding the Sky by Dennis Pagen (paperback) For anyone who has ever wondered why the sky behaves as it does.

The BHPA Pilot Handbook: The Complete Guide to Paraglider and Hang Glider Training and Advancement by Mark Dale (Paperback) Comprehensive guide with great step-by-step details from the British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association

Touching Cloudbase : A Complete Guide to Paragliding by Ian Currer (Paperback)

"It is possible to learn Paragliding without Touching Cloudbase, but is hard to imagine why anyone would want to try" - Skywings Magazine