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Relevant links

Most of these sites use the traditional Roman numeral system of talking about harmonies.
Chordmaps --One of the very few websites that emphasizes learning the seven harmonies first (the six important ones, actually) before focusing on the details of scales, intervals, etc.
eMusicTheory.com --Online theory lessons and interactive exercises
Music Learning Workshop.com --The same ideas as ours, stated slightly differently and slowly. Very useful.
The Tonal Center --A mostly conventional explanation of harmony.
TheoryLessons.com --Online music theory lessons for guitar players.
American Music conference --Promoting the benefits of music education in society
ReverbLessons.com --Find local teachers for piano, guitar, strings, voice, songwriting
25 men of classical music --All about 25 of the best-known classical composers and their works (no women in this list)

The Seven Colors of Music --A book in website form about the special power of highly-inspired music

Longer and more comprehensive but still easy-to-use theory books that don't waste your time with unnecessary stuff

Roseman, Ed: "Edly's Music Theory for Practical People" (1996, available at www.edly.com)
K. Wyatt & C. Schroeder: "Harmony & Theory" (Hal-Leonard, 1998)

Other highly-recommended books

Eskelin, Gerald: "Lies My Music Teacher Taught Me" (Stage 3 Publishing, 1994)