“Modern Carpentry: Essential Skills for the Building Trades” is a comprehensive study guide published by Goodheart-Willcox Publisher in 2007. Authored by Howard Bud Smith and Willis H. Wagner, this hardcover book covers essential topics in carpentry with 1006 pages of practical content. Designed for high school and elementary school students interested in DIY and construction, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their skills in modern carpentry techniques.