A carpenter is a skilled worker who uses wood in the building, assembly, and repair of structures, furniture, and other items. Carpentry is a trade that often takes place in the field. Learning how to build things with wood takes time and practice. In other places (like the US), getting into the trade doesn't involve any special education or preparation beyond joining a union. There are rigorous regulations in other nations (including Germany, Japan, and Canada). Originally from the Latin carpentrius [artifex], "(maker) of a carriage," the English term "carpenter" is a translation of the Old French word carpentier (becoming charpentier). With origins in Old English wryhta, the Middle English and Scots term for "builder" was wright, which might be combined to make wheelwright or boatwright. The term "chippy" is commonly used to refer to a carpenter in British slang. The book is written in a clear and straightforward manner that makes it simple to grasp the concepts presented. The book's chapters are dense with information, and the accompanying graphics are clear and easy to understand, such that the material mostly speaks for itself.