Originally Posted by
Purplecatlover 
TU, these threads are great but you need to know the subject matter (read the book) to discuss it properly.
You are correct there. My intent when starting this thread was never to replace the book, but rather, to create an archive that would make it easier for people to grasp the concepts. In other words, to help people get up to speed faster than they might otherwise. Sometimes we can miss the obvious — I know I certainly did.
For someone just starting, I would recommend reading the book, reading through this thread from the beginning, posting any further questions they may have, and then reading the book a second time. Granted, knowledge without intent isn't going to get the job done, but if they actually want to quit, this will place them on very solid footing.