Current Study on my own

Someone at work told me they took some flying lessons and quit due to costs. Apparently, he was not that interested. He loaned me his books to study byJeppesen, 2004..  Private Pilot, a Guided Flight Discovery Book   He also loaned me the FAA Practical Test Study Guide, unopened (still wrapped) and FAR/AIM Manual 2004, also unopened.  And a FAA Airmen Knowlede Test Guide.  No CDs or DVDs.  I'm hitting up several online resources for more information.  Boyd