I tried a couple other autocad text books but found the easy-going style of this author to be unique. The text really is a one-step-at-a-time approach (as opposed to others who simply claimed to be) and the author knew when to laugh and when to slow down! He was also available by email when I ran into a problem - I doubt I'd have gotten that kind of support from others.
Best chapters: I really liked moving to color in Lessons 6 & 7, and grips in Lesson 12 were cool, but the house plan and piping plan we did between Lessons 13 and 21 really made me feel like I'd acomplished something. Then again, paper space in lessons 23 & 24 really brought it all home - how autocad is such a strong application.
All in all - 5 well-earned stars!