Flash Book Recommendations

I have a good flash and use it from time to time. Sometimes I am pleased with the results, but often I know it could be done better. I don't feel that I am up to speed enough on flash photography. A big part of the reason is that I just don't do that much of it, but I'd like at least have a much better understanding.

Does anyone have any books/resources/refere​nces they could recommend to get the most out of my flash. I am not interested in studio lighting with umbrellas, strobes, etc. I have a 7D, a 580EXII, and a diffuser. I am looking forward to playing with getting the flash off the camera now that I have the 7D with the wireless.

The best book I've seen is a new one by NK Guy, Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography. It's excellent, all the technical info you could hope to need, and lots of practical stuff too.

For a dose of pure inspiration, Joe McNally's The Hot Shoe Diaries is the standard referecnce work for strobists. He uses Nikon, but it's not hard to translate into Canon-speak.

Here is a good read for flash photography techniques.... http://neilvn.com …h-photography-techniques/

Coming Soon: Speedliter's Handbook by Syl Arena.

You can check his website at http://speedliting.com