Reddit reviews Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches
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I have this edition. It is fantastic.
Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570761183/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UH2JDbC9Q85PP
Also check out your library. I've always found that no matter where I live, there are always lots of good embroidery books to peruse when you are getting started.
The Stitch Bible by Haxell is my go-to book. The pictures are clear and in color. The only downside is it isn't spiral bound, so that sucks.
I also use the Mary Thomas Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches [Amazon link] (http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Thomass-Dictionary-Embroidery-Stitches/dp/1570761183/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420482775&sr=8-1&keywords=embroidery+book), as well as The Stich-O-Pedia other Amazon link. The Stitch-O-Pedia is spiral bound and is fantastic, if terribly organized.
My real recommendation is to go to your local library. Check online for a book you're thinking of getting, then see if your library has it. Get the book first from the library to see if it's worth spending the money on. I've saved myself several disappointments by doing this (the Doodle Stitching books for example).
I don't, sorry. Amazon has a "Look Inside" for the Thomas book, though, so you can check it out a little:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1570761183/ref=rdr_ext_tmb