I went looking for model airplane books today - My local library first and then Barnes and Noble. Unfortunately, the library has 3 books in the entire library system of which I had to request from other libraries. The book store (I tried a used book store also) and couldnt come up with anything. What I was trying to achieve is getting a little background info on terminology and learning a bit of the functionality of the various moving parts of an airplane. Can anyone recommend a book or books that are going to be a homerun for a brand new guy trying to get acquainted with terms and functions of a model plane? I dont want to buy a book online and find it to not be what I need/am looking for. Some have exclusive no-return policies with online purchases since the stores dont sell stuff. There are some used books around, but again I dont want to buy it and end up having it cost me money should I need to send it back.

Thanks for anyone who has some information. I appreciate it greatly.

Tim