Reddit reviews The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines
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No Starch Press
There is a series of three books like this one which may be enticing.
None of the bits require a computer (including a Mindstorms smart brick).
These might help:
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Technic-Idea-Book-Machines/dp/1593272774/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412185208&sr=1-2&keywords=lego+technic
http://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-LEGO-Technic-Builders-Guide/dp/1593274343/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412185208&sr=1-3&keywords=lego+technic
Simple Technic ideas:
http://www.amazon.com/The-LEGO-Technic-Idea-Book/dp/1593272774
AWESOME Technic designs and ideas:
http://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-LEGO-Technic-Builders-Guide-ebook/dp/B009Z1XQ8I
I have both books, and were worth the price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1593272774
https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Technic-Idea-Book-Machines/dp/1593272774
The same guy's YouTube channel is great. Also visit THE JK Brickworks YouTube page.