Captain's Seamanship

One of the first things I would read for general seamanship reference is Tristan Jones "One Hand for Yourself, One for The Ship". I'd keep one on the boat for emergency reference. Talk about a guy who can make do with very little!
You can find it at amazon...click the pic below:

Heave-To
The different thoughts on the best way to do it, running bare-poles, sea anchors, storm jib hauled to windward and the advantages and disadvantages of each. click here

Some Helpful links:

http://www.fortressanchors.com/safe_anchoring.html
A good guide for Anchoring scope and more at fortress Anchors