Hey out there, there is a new book about the basics of AppleScript. This book is for the roque beginner, so if you have friends of family who are interested in learning the bare basics of AppleScript, have them check it out.
http://whimsplucky.com/Whimsplucky/Books/Entries/2007/10/3_AppleScript_From_The_Top.html
The Book is only $15.00