Studio safety, finding, making and improvising tools and equipment, firing processes etc. A little history never hurts the soul after all the techno stuff. The Craft and Art of Clay by Susan L. Peterson Technical know-how and space devoted to inspiring creativity with examples. Covers the ABC of ceramics. This one is much better than the above history book.
Most pictures are in black and white.
Great to gain a basic understanding about how pottery phases proceed from a scientific standpoint. A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. If you don't see what you want.