All the books can do is teach you the fundamentals and some possible
areas to watch for problems.
Once you have an understanding of that, your best bet is self practice,
but if you can find someone with good experience (watch THEM for awhile
to see how good they are) be they licensed or not, don't be afraid to
ask if they would be willing to give you some pointers.
G Personally, I'd do it for a sincere "thank you" ...... course, if
you want to through in a nice bottle of Chardonnay......

otn