There is a link from debian home page to a free "book" like the one you are looking for (and other documentation).
> Since, I decided to use debian instead of Slackware or Red Hat. I have > noticed something. I can't find a book devoted to it. I can find the > other and I even am considering switching to another dist, just be cause > I like to have a printed text near by. You to read on the bus or when > you turn on your machine and it makes that uhhhhhh no sound stop crash ! > So can someone recommend one to me that has stuff in it specific to > Debian? Where can I get it? (I even have Linux Journal - and I can't > find anything in there!) Ok, if it will help I'll trade all my old > Windblows 95/3.1 tech manuals and like or how about my Netware CNE/CNA > study guide........ ; ) >