I just read Timothy A. Robinson's Aristotle in Outline.  It is really good.  It is a pretty short book, and it is not a simple read, but it is very clear and lucid.  If you want a general idea of the main points of the important parts of Aristotle's thought, you would be hard pressed to find a better book.  Basically it deals with Aristotle's views on science, eg, explanation, causes, wisdom,etc.  Also it has a good discussion of the soul and Aristotle on God.  
There is then a good chapter on Ethics, and finally the third chapter is on politics.  The book ends with a decent bibliographic essay.  
I have nothign but praise for this book.  If you are taking a class on ancient philosophy, or even teaching one it would be worth your while just to see it layed out so well.  If you are interested in Aristotle this is a pretty good place to start.  
 
 
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