Here are some VERY useful links on game design. I got the list from here. You should visit that web site too - they have more stuff like articles on production and productivity, and even the actual design documents from games like Doom.
In brackets after the article name is the source... please note that you have to register with GamaSutra (free and instant) before you can read their articles. It's worth it though.
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