Peachtree Woodworking UNDERSTANDING WOOD 2nd EDITION - By R. Bruce Hoadley A Craftsman's Guide to Wood Technology New info. on composite materials, adhesives, & finishes brings this book into the 21st century. More than 300 photographs bring important visual information to life. This edition covers the nature of wood and its properties. It also covers the basics of wood technology, & the woodworker's raw materials.