Training carpenter, was looking for a book succeptible able to give me the basics, a kind of textbook. As there is no course book on carpentry, I tried it. Good choice. The book is well illustrated (between drawing and picture very readable), easily usable through a "Chapters" well thought out. In short it might be a reference book for all apprentices who need courses in addition to practice, or an initiatory book well designed for all lovers wishing to acquire solid bases. A therefore recommend as an excellent training book.