I purchased this book and another beginner's book on reloading. This book was by far superior for the novice.  "The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition" was superior because of its clarity and progression of thought. The author stayed on point and did not assume you already understood the terms he was using. They were defined as needed. There is a difference between someone who knows the topic but is not as gifted a teacher/communicator and one who is a great teacher who also knows the topic well. Tom McHale is definitely the latter.
If you want to learn to play the guitar, ordering sheet music isn’t the best first step. First, learn the basics, then get sheet music. It’s the same with reloading. You need a reloading manual for recipes, but this book will teach you the steps, equipment and process the easy way. Loaded with pictures and simple and useful illustrations, this book will get you started reloading your own ammunition. Buy direct to support the hard-working writer here, or find this book at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.