You are looking at a book that is no longer in publication. This one is a fantastic resource. It is from 2008 but is one of those books whose ifo is timeless. It is currently out of print. 94 pages
Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company.
Author: Jeff Wilson
Featuring off-the-shelf trackwork and ready-to-run trains, this guide is perfect for you if you re a beginning or intermediate hobbyist. Adding basic scenery, structures, and details to the layout has never been easier, and can easily be completed during spare hours. The book features layout construction, effort-saving ideas and more, bringing trackwork, scenery, operation, structures, and trains together.