This book answers up to 101 questions on how to play chess. So if you have 102, sorry, but you're going to have to find someplace else to answer that leftover question.
Clear, straightforward guide covers fundamentals of attacking and positional play, the endgame, assessing positions and choosing moves, difficult positions, time-trouble, much more. 384 diagrams.
Turn into a chess expert in one book. If not in the game itself then about the people who have done well in the game before, and therefore seem like you would be really good at the game.