Any one column could have that One Big Idea that could propel your game to substantial and lasting improvement. It can help to look at the process of finding these nuggets as a treasure hunt where, on any page, you could find just the help you are looking for.
The book's 252 columns are presented in chronological order, but you can find instruction on specific areas in the detailed table of contents, and in the cross-reference. The book is heavily illustrated with over 400 diagrams that serve as teaching aides, and that provide you with exercises to build your skills. The ten main subjects and the number of columns in each one: Fundamentals (19), Shotmaking (12), Position/Patterns (34), Practicing Pool (46), 8-Ball (20), 9-Ball & 10-Ball (30), Straight Pool (25), Mental Game (27), Professionals (24) and Miscellaneous (15).
Phil Capelle is pool's most prolific instructional author. This is his eleventh book, and he has written more than 250 columns on all facets of the game.