2) Technical Techniques (specifically with SLR) - but a book that
discussed
DSLR would even be better. This book would have to deal with technical
aspects (eg lighting, color, lenses, tricks etc). A deep discussion on
post-processing would be required.

3) A good technical book on Adobe photoshop (one that deals with PS 7.0 or
CS would be best)

The one by Jim Milburn may fill the bill for both of these, especially the
latter. It's oriented toward photographers rather than people who want to
make weird color patterns.