9- Uses clear, nontechnical language and detailed illustrations to provide the clearest presentation of any carpentry book on the market.- Provides detailed coverage of residential and light commercial construction.- Units are arranged in a logical sequence--similar to the order in which various phases of construction are performed.- Includes step-by-step procedures, which are set off from the text.- Entire unit devoted to safety, plus additional safety material printed in red type throughout the text.- Math appendix covers skills required for carpentry.