Hi Tim
Their are some great forums relating to Applescript, I have found the help from these forums invaluable in my continuing learning curve of Applescript.
For book recommendations and resources try the info from this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread....668657򣏱
For forums:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=724
or
http://bbs.applescript.net/viewforum.php?id=2
Budgie