There are close to 200 recipes. Available in English and Japanese editions. Understanding Fiber Optics. A tutorial introduction to optical fibers and their applications in modern communication systems. Written for self-study, it uses only basic algebra.
Many companies use it to introduce new employees to fiber optics.
IEEE Press, 1994. A tutorial introduction to lasers and their applications. Written for self-study, it uses only basic algebra, and describes hot developments in semiconductor lasers. Academic Press, 1991. A long introduction tells the fascinating story of how lasers were developed.