Here is a list of some of the best books to read on the music business, all are available from amazon.
music management bible
The Music Management Bible
start an independent record label
Start an Independent Record Label (Music Business Made Simple)
the business of music
This Business of Music Marketing & Promotion (This Business of Music: Marketing & Promotion) (This Business of Music: Marketing & Promotion)
the future of music
The Future of Music: Manifesto for the Digital Music Revolution
all you need to know
All You Need to Know About the Music Business
music publishing
Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing
myspace
MySpace Music Profit Monster: Easy Online Strategies for Getting More Fans Fast
music techology
Music Technology Workbook: Key concepts and practical projects: Key Concepts and Practical Projects
home recording
Guerilla Home Recording: How to Get Great Sound from Any Audio – (No Matter How Weird or Cheap Your Gear Is)
music production
music business
The Guerilla Guide to the Music Business
future of music business
Future of the Music Business: How to Succeed with the New Digital Technologies (Future of the Music Business: How to Succeed with the New Digital)
myspace marketing
Myspace Music Marketing: How to Promote & Sell Your Music on the World’s Biggest Networking Web Site
guerilla
dirty little secrets
Dirty Little Secrets of the Record Business: Why So Much Music You HEAR Sucks
music distribution
Music Distribution and the Internet: A Legal Guide for the Music Business