This is the best bellydance book out there! It has EVERYTHING: instruction, motivation, resources, history, costumes, music, tips and even how to perform publicly or privately. You can actually learn to bellydance from a book with this book because of the large step-by step photos with arrows and clear instruction. There are a few other books I have purchased recently and this is one area that all other books lack: the ability to learn how to bellydance. Tamalyn's book is in Black and white and the photos are grainy and too small to see what they are doing. Rania's book is very confusing, the way the photos are layed out. The bellydance moves begin with basics and it is very thorough with preparing to learn to dance and the bellydance movement principles. Each chapter builds on what you just learned and three routines are taught. Each page is packed with so much information, so that you can learn from this book from years to come: such as what style of bellydance each move is from, what muscles you are working out, where you should feel it, how not to do it, motivation, etc. The history of bellydance was fascinating and extemely well researched and more info than other books. This book also gives you many different ways to use the book: as a workout, as a way to learn to bellydance, to get confidence and self-esteem and more. This book is extremely attractive and the graphics is first-rate - like a spa book. There are photos of Dolhina (author and bellydancer) and 3 other dancers of different shapes that are all beautiful in their own way, but not intimidating. Dolphina;s story is amazing and she is inspiring and she really shares her secrets with you. I recommend this book!!