Can anyone tell me about this book "The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backpacking and Hiking"

I'm considering buying this book, but I was hoping to find a review on it here. My searching skills may be very poor; I couldn't find a review. I don't mean to hi-jack this post; however, it seems like a good place to post my question as it's right on topic.

Are the books suggested here for absolute beginners?
I have camping experience, and I navigate without trails, through woods almost nightly while raccoon hunting with my hounds. Although I am not completely new to the woods, I need a book that will show me how to pack, tell me what to pack, and alert me to situations that I have not thought of.
I looking for a book in extrema layman's terms to begin with.