Looking for a "Tube Guide"


I am trying to find a resource where I can learn about tubes - types, uses, prices, pros, cons, etc. Can anyone recommend anything - online or offline?? Thanks!!
jcidulka
An online resource is available at "http://www.svetlana.com/". Understanding that I am a beginner in tube audio, it is probably not up to par with the references listed by Longplate, but I found some of the basics offered there interesting.
There are numerous good books of a tubular nature available from Parts Connection division of Sonic Frontiers website.
Didn't VTL have tube book? Seems like I saw one in the Audio Advisor catalog. Good Luck, Doug