As a beginning to intermediate beader, this book was a disappointment to me. I guess I should have taken the title more seriously! The projects lack inspiration and the photographs are of poor quality. Many of the pictures are repetitive. I also felt that the book is not organized in a logical fashion and, although it covers wirework, it does not even mention wrapping a donut or a pendant or a basic rosary turn. If you are looking for a really good basic book on beading or you want to find some fresh new projects, this book is not for you!