Anyong know any good books with some key poker playing stratagies so I can "tuffin" up my game?

This isn't going to help you much and for that I am sorry - I've learned most of what I know from other people. Best thing that I did for my game is just for fun or low pot games, games where it's about playing not winning. The players are a lot more likely (insert beer here) to talk about how they play, i've once heard amateurs with a little know how and nerves are hard to break. Kinda goes along with that idea. My point is, I didn't read books I just played "fun" games with family and friends, now I play pretty well. Some people won't play me, they think I cheat, I swear I don't lol.

so not sure of any books. Been looking for some books myself. thanks for posting

Try Phil Gordon's books. The Little Green Book, and the Little Blue Book are the best, and there's also a boxed set with those two and The Little Black Book. Tons of strategy, tactics, and sample hands but not too ponderous or overly mathematical. I highly recommend them.

Best book on poker strategies is PRACTICE .
Try every freeroll and if you feel confident advance to the buy in tables.

There are a couple books that I would like to reccomend. The first is Phil Helmuth. Yes i know hes a pain. But would he be where hes at today stickly on luck. I dont think so either. He teaches some really good fundamentals about the game and gets into more advanced strategies as well. I used to be an aggresive player but a book that helped me especially with live cash games where patience is a virtue is called Zen: the Art of Poker. That book has helped me alot. Or if you are an extremely aggressive player like I was bring a book or a game to keep you busy so you dont get involved in too many hands. The fewer amount of hands you play, the less its possible to lose. (just my opinion)