I came across this last week and thought about all the new and old drivers trying to find a good place to eat and park I bought one and I must say its quite good well worth the cost
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Truckers-Handbook-Lisa-Marie-Melbourne/dp/1844255115/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251667379&sr=8-1 hope you all think this is worth the post
yep i got that too it is invaluable for hints and tips and rest stops. bargain buy a must for newbees. 
1 of the first things i bought when i passed my cat c, invaluable to a newbie.
Just bought this handbook on the strength of this recommendation. I’ve been having a scan through it and looks like it’s packed with information and answers to questions us newb’s ask. Less than a tenner from Amazon as well.
Nice one.
Just ordered it 
i’m pleased it helped I must say i used it last week while i was out trying to find a park to spend the night and was supprised to find one very close to where i was. must admit never thought one would be there