"How to Brew" by John Palmer is a really informative site, well organized, good ideas, I'm getting a lot from the all grain section....have I just re-invented the wheel?
No sir, you're just learning from the best.
you've just discovered the bible!
Yep, a really valuable resource, I remember reading that eagerly.
Also check out Homebrewing for Dummies:
http://www.amazon.ca/Homebrewing-Dummies-Marty-Nachel/dp/0470230622
and Brewmaster's Bible:
http://www.amazon.com/Brewmasters-Bible-Gold-Standard-Brewers/dp/0060952164
Both of those give great reference and general material that is easy to understand.
I've had that book for a while now and I look up something at least once a week.