Info on strength training books ?

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I am looking into getting some books on weightlifting. I wanted some input on what I can expect from the following books. If anyone has read them, tell me what you think of them or what may be a better choice.
Bill Pearls "Keys to the inner universe"
Mel Siff's "Supertraining"
Vince Girondas "Unleashing the wild physique"

I am also interested in books covering muscle balance and "diagnosing" imbalances in strength and structure. (like how strong should your triceps be compared to your biceps, what constitutes a "tight hamstring", should everyone be able to place their hand flat on the ground when trying to touch their toes?)
I have alot of basic bodybuilding books and would like some more info on program design, set and reps schemes etc. Thanks for the input.

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my favorites have always been Bill Pearl's "Getting Stronger" (my first guide to training) and Thomas Beachle's "Essential of Strength Training and Conditioning" (one of the best science based training books).

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Thomas Beachle's "Essential of Strength Training and Conditioning"

I think this a better choice than Supertraining if you want more a of a
geek book . . . it's much less ideologically and more straight forward.

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Thanks, I'll have to check out the "black book" and "Essentials of strength training and conditioning"