This a thousand times. It especially resonates with a geek outside of the field, as it explains all the mysterious science that is completely overstepped by every other source.
Cookbooks on the other hand are prescriptive - they direct you to do this, don't ask why. Don't deviate ... unless you can get away with it, in which case go ahead.
Cookbooks on the other hand are prescriptive - they direct you to do this, don't ask why. Don't deviate ... unless you can get away with it, in which case go ahead.