Just ion this one only - you'll have to put some thought into the others for yourself. As madmags said, none of them are particularly difficult.
Reading might be seen as a waste of time because, in general, it's something you do on your own. It distracts you from doing other things - like earning a living, chores around the house, interacting with family and friends, going out to enjoy the sun ...
The other side is that how-to books have been around for a very long time (500 years or more), so reading is one way to gain or expand your learning, be entertained, and can give you something to discuss with other people.
Books printed on paper can last a long time, be read many times, be passed around to other people, don't need batteries or screens, and have a one-off production cost which makes them rather green too. They are fairly portable, so can be used for entertainment or learning while travelling, thereby making good use of time which would otherwise be spent staring out of the window at the passing scenery.
Will that help get you started ?