I need a DSLR - I'm new, know nothing, want to get into it

[DeadFred]

Ok, thansk alot for the info, I want the D40 simply because of the name, it felt good, and I've heard so, so much about it being an ideal camera for amateurs etc.

What I've decided (thanks to the members here, especially frog) is D40 Body

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nikon-D40-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-Lens-Kit-NEW-USA_W0QQitemZ130209327321QQihZ003QQcategoryZ43456QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

18-200vr

http://www.adorama.com/NK18200DXU.html

flash

http://cgi.ebay.com/TTL-LCD-FLASH-FOR-NIKON-D40-D40X-D70-70S-D80-D200-D300_W0QQitemZ110235666892QQihZ001QQcategoryZ48515QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

All of which I have tried to find respectable dealers to buy from, and everything you said frog, would you suggest any books (or sites)? also would I need anything else, Wide Angle Lenses? Telephoto Lenses? Filters? anything else for depth of field / HDR / long distance (1km'ish), high lenses (300-750ish mm)?

I just want to start of with it all and get into it then, knowing I'll have what I need for the next few years.