This is a great book and I recommend also buying it with Now You're Talking! by Larry D. Wolfgang is a great combination. this give you a great understanding of the whole filed and the Now You're Talking will get you to pass the test! These two and about $15.00 will let you join the great world of Amateur Radio! Have fun and look me up when you become a ham: KI4CFS or my ham web site at: http://www.toinquire.com/women