In this quarter Microsoft Press has gift a free eBook on "Introduction to SQL Server 2008 R2", a book written by Microsoft SQL Server MVP Ross Mistry and Stacia Misner.
This book has 10 Chapters and 216 pages which covers
Enhancements in SQL Server 2008 R2
Multi Server Administration
Data Tier Application
HA and Virtualization Enhancements
Server Consolidation and Monitoring
Data Warehousing
Master Data Services
Event Processing with StreamInsigh
SSRS Enhancements
Self-Service Analysis using PowerPivot
Isn't this list looking great?...