Those are good book recommendations, but I'd add "Pawn Power in Chess" by Hans Kmoch. Reading this book will improve your pawn manipulation and overall game. Excellent illustrations from real games, too. http://www.amazon.com/Pawn-Power-Chess-Dover/dp/0486264866/
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