"This was a very informative book .... The initial excitement we had when we purchased the detector has been re-ignited!" - Nuggiepup - Amazon Reviewer "This exceeded my expectations. Even with 4 years of detecting experience, I learned quite a few very valuable tips and resources. It was a bit of a whim purchase but it was exceptional. No regrets with this purchase." - Mark in Massachusetts You are surrounded by valuables buried all around you. Estimates are there are more coins IN the ground than above the ground. In addition to valuable old coins there is valuable jewelry, interesting relics and so much more. This book is going to help you not only get up and running as quickly as possible with a metal detector, but will help make you an excellent detectorist. Over 240 pages and accompanying photos will dramatically shorten the learning curve when it comes to metal detecting. The tips and techniques you will have available to you will help quickly improve your success rate. It starts with the basics (equipment choices if you don't have a machine yet) and quickly gets into specific tactics to maximize the success you will have regardless of what detector you are using. It has the "need to know" information to help you that would normally take you years to discover on your own. There is also a robust list of resources for your reference for more indepth learning if you want. This is an excellent investment to make sure you are getting the most out of your time using a metal detector. There will bound to be quite a few "aha!" moments and nuggets of information shared. Good luck and happy hunting!