This past weekend I read The Kayak Companion by Joe Glickman. Joe is quite a character. He wrote this easy-to-follow introduction to kayaking and immersed it in his hilarious, sometimes self-depreciating sense of humor. Joe can laugh at his own follies if it provides and insight to others and helps them learn from his efforts and endeavors.
Its about a hundred pages and is witty, informative, entertaining and has something to offer for virtually every level of kayaker out there.
Its not a new book but it was published in recent years and should be easy enough to find on the usual venues...amazon...ebay...public libraries.
Pick up a copy and remind yourself of basics you forgot or learn something new, all while having a laugh with Joe, the definitive kayaker.