Tom Wolsky book?

Tom Wolsky's book on Final Cut Express 3.5 really helped me out a few years ago. Now I'm trying to learn FCP X (10.1.4). Final Cut Pro X Beyond the Basics, Advanced Techniques for Editors, looks to be beyond my skill level.
Final Cut Pro X for iMovie and Final Cut Express Users: Making the Creative Leap looks to be 3 years old on Amazon.
Is there a Tom Wolsky book similar to Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Editing Workshop for latest version of Final Cut Pro that I'm not finding? I seem to learn better with books, not as well with videos.
Thanks, I appreciate any opinion on this.
Louie

Thank you, Tom. I'll check out the Rick Young Easy Guide right now.
And I'll most likely go ahead and get your book with Advanced Techniques for Editors. Oh boy, advanced techniques and FCP are 2 things I never thought I'd be looking for at the same time.
Louie

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