What are some good yoga books for beginners?

I'd like one that not only covers the basic poses, but covers some of the history of yoga & explains the benefits of the poses.

What books you recommend for an absolute beginner?

For Beginners, I would recommend:

Yoga Anatomy
http://www.booksvariety.com/yoga-anatomy

and

The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice
http://www.booksvariety.com/the-heart-of…

Couple of other interesting books on Yoga are:

Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing
http://www.booksvariety.com/yoga-as-medi…

Yoga Beats Asthma: Simple Exercises and Breathing Techniques to Relieve Asthma and other Respiratory Disorders
http://www.booksvariety.com/yoga-beats-a…

Yoga Nidra Meditation CD: Extreme Relaxation of Conscious Deep Sleep
http://www.booksvariety.com/yoga-nidra-m…

Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia
http://www.booksvariety.com/yoga-for-mov…

Every Woman's Yoga: How to Incorporate Strength, Flexibility, and Balance into Your Life
http://www.booksvariety.com/every-womans…

Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times
http://www.booksvariety.com/relax-and-re…

All the best

Try the health section of http://www.thebestbooks.org.

What are some good yoga books for beginners?

asthma, exercises, medicine, meditation cd, relaxation