Canning can be so much fun. Too bad it happens primarily in the summer heat. But, you don't really need a book. All the information you need is right here on line. Just google in the information you're looking for. That will bring up a lot of sites from schools and agracultural sites. They are very simple. I had used a sunset book for years (before internet). I found that an easy book to follow. They have their subjects in catagories and charted ie. frozen foods, canning fruits, canning vegetables, meat, etc. very easy to follow and also has recipes. Ball didn't have their's grouped as easily to follow. But these days with internet . . . . . :thumbup: