If you want to learn to spindle spin, this is an excellent book for beginners, and also for those who have been spinning for a while. Drop spindling is normally dealt with in a few short paragraphs and a diagram that doesn't really answer any questions, so a book devoted to the subject gets my nod of approval, and a permanent place in my personal library. I'm sure I shall be referring to it in time to come as it covers so many different aspects of spindle spinning that are normally ignored, and treats it as a legitimate spinning choice and craft form, instead of a technique we are obliged to learn before getting on with spinning on a wheel. I purchased this book by mistake, and I'm glad I did!