Ahlan wa Sahlan,
Another great and wonderful reference for every English speaking Arabic student is W.Wright's A Grammar of the Arabic Language. I am lucky enough to have found a 2 volume cheap printing (very readable) in Pakistan published by Darul-Ishaat. The original is published by Cambridge University Press in 1896. It is, as it says, "translated from the German of Caspari and edited with numerous additions and corrections."
What is it? It is a complete reference for pretty much all you will have to know, and all you won't, concerning Arabic grammar. One of the greatest benefits I have attained from this reference is understanding the differences the various forms of the verb create in the meaning. As students of the language know there are commonly ten variations of most verbs. This reference explains in great detail what effect each variation has on the meaning of the original root word.
Being a two volume work you can be sure the knowledge contained within is plenty to keep you busy for a few years! The great thing is it is available for download at the following link!
http://www.archive.org/details/AGrammarOfTheArabicLanguageV1
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