The Basic Book of Photography, The Classic Guide 2004 Edition,  

 This is a very good book and I would recommend this to anybody who is starting out in Photography it covers all the basics and teaches you how to make a good photo (untimely its up to you I believe) and covers digital cameras but not in depth as its main focus is the technical side and focusing on how to make a good shoot. 

 It covers lighting and choosing lens. This book I would highly recommend.