Theater:

Home Theater For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
$24.99
This isn't a bad guide, just not what I was looking for. If you want detailed explanations for the various technologies (HDMI v1 compared to 1.3), this is a decent book. However, I was hoping for a lot more illustrations about how to do things (set up a home theater wiring patch panel, layout speakers for a 7.1 setup). I was amazed at how few illustrations were included. This topic cries out for pictures to illuminate the discussion, and this book just didn't provide any.

Also, the book doesn't really help guide you in planning your own home theater. It is more of a pre-shopping guide so that you are better informed than the average sales guy at Best Buy.

There's a lot of good information online at places like Crutchfield (with illustrations), so I was hoping for more from something I had to pay money for.

Wabash Valley Farms Popcorn - Real Theater - Original - 5-pack
$6.84
I'm a huge fan of using coconut oil (check out The Coconut Oil Miracle (Previously published as The Healing Miracle of Coconut Oil) The Coconut Oil Miracle for more info on the health BENEFITS of using this oil over other processed junk. I was thrilled to see they used coconut oil for this product (side note, the popcorn you loved and remember as a child from the theatre was made with coconut oil back in the day). It all popped up to perfection in mins with my new whirley pop and I ate more then 1/2 the container it was so great! I can't wait to try their kettle corn variety.

Vantage Point SATS05B Satellite Speaker Mounts for Home Theater Systems - Black (5-Pack)
$89.99
The Vantage Point SATS05B five-pack is really an excellent value if you have satellite speakers which aren't too heavy. They are completely articulated so that you have the maximum range of orientation, and they hold well. I imagine they may even reliably hold speakers heavier than their rating, but I don't think I'd want to push it much considering that the vibration from the speakers themselves will eventually tend to loosen settings. No problems with the size of the set screws or the hex-wrench needed, unlike at least one other similar product which sports undersize fasteners and resulting holding deficiencies. I would have given this product five stars if it would hold a little more weight, but it's not rated for more weight so there is no misrepresentation on the part of the manufacturer.

Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems (2010 Edition)
$19.95
This is a reasonably comprehensive entry level guide to the basics of choosing and installing a home theater. It's adequate for verbal learners, but very weak in photos and diagrams to supplement and illustrate the text. This is a detriment for all users of the guide, and a fatal flaw for visual learners.