Is this a good book?

hi, this is my first post here, great forum :slight_smile:

has anyone read this book:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590591100/qid=1109181130/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/202-5410274-2155817

it seems to be exactly what I am looking for, in order to complete my project. if not can anyone reccomend a similar book. thanks

tX