I bought the counter hack video training course on CD-ROM and loved it. It shows you not only how to compile tools (ex sniffers, password crackers, scanners, rootkits etc) but also how to use them. It's not as complete as his book but if you're a visual learner this may be for you. It covers all aspects of an attack and I would recommend it to anybody.

LoGiK,
Go to half.com and search for the books there. I have bought a lot of computer security books from there for a fraction of the price.