The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming by Bobby Rondinelli et al, teaches that you can gain immensely from using two bass drums rather than a double pedal.  This book adds to the world of drum knowledge and revolutionised the traditional approach to drumming and opened up a new world of ideas for the drummer.  A book of historic importance for all drummers everywhere.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526m

The Sound of Brushes - Ed Thigpen, is the book when it comes to knowledge and application of brush technique on the drum kit.  This book is universally held in high esteem by drummers and has stood the test of time as the highest standard of its kind.  It goes through exercises for Swing, ballads, Latin grooves, shuffles and 3/4 time.  Bush technique can open a whole world of different drum sounds and creates a more full and all rounded drummer.  Ed Thigpen's book shows the way.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London.
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Portraits in Rhythm by Anthony J. Cirone contains 50 snare drum solos.  It is especially designed to help reading and nurture various elements of snare drum technique.  The book stands alone as the preeminent text to expand the drummer's repertoire, application and understanding of various rhythms.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London  
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West African Rhythms for Drumset by Dan Thress, Abraham Adzenyah, is a book of great importance in the world of drum education.  It outlines rhythms native to Ghana and the application of these to the drum kit.  The book allows the student to understand traditional Ghana percussion rhythms and how these can be played with finesse and precision.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum teacher in Harrow, London   http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526q

Buddy Rich's Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments, is one book that builds up the drummer's technique from correct stick holding technique to understanding the elements or rudiments of drum playing - called rudiments.  These rudiments are based on the 40 international rudiments and the Swiss Army Rudiments.  From West London Drum Tutor, drum lessons in Harrow, London. http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526s

Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset by Frank Malabe, this book will give you a strong introduction to the rich tradition of Afro-Cuban rhythms.  It is especially useful for the established intermediate drummer who wants to master the rudiments of Afro-Cuban and Latin music.  This book is easily accessible and is a rightful classic text on drumming.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526t From West London Drum Tutor, Drum tutor in Harrow, London 

Bellson, Breines book, Modern Reading in 4/4 - for all instruments contains exercises for sight reading and shows how any instrumentalist can improve their knowledge of rhythms and in our context, the drum kit.  The book is a vast and thorough text book that is the perfect resource to improve, and enable one to become a proficient rhythmic instrumentalist.  From West London Drum Tutor, Drum lessons in Harrow, London  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!526w