After driving everyone nuts w/ my questions I finally realized that the owner of this site wrote a book to answer all of my basic questions. DUH.
Went to Amazon last night and found a new copy for $11.60 from a seller w/ 100% feedback. Hopefully I get it next week. It's probably worth $20.00+ but I'll take it for $11.60.
Looks good and gets great reviews.
Can't wait.
Bill