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I thought I was in for a short 1 min 30 sec video, but this 1 hr 36 min comprehensive video is very useful learning material for the beginner and the more advanced ?

Thanks for the book as well ?

I found the book on the internet and can be downloaded (in different formats, but clearly a copy) in following link; https://archive.org/details/TM9-1575

Thanks for your time and efforts !!

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14 hours ago, Endeavor said:

I thought I was in for a short 1 min 30 sec video, but this 1 hr 36 min comprehensive video is very useful learning material for the beginner and the more advanced ?

Thanks for the book as well ?

I found the book on the internet and can be downloaded (in different formats, but clearly a copy) in following link; https://archive.org/details/TM9-1575

Thanks for your time and efforts !!

No problem. Glad you are enjoying the videos

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