Very nice sock knitting book from the author of the Wendy Knits blog. I like the patterns and the casual writing style. She describes several methods for casting on, turning the heel, and binding off. Note that it's not a beginner book. There's no "basic knitting skills" section which so many other knitting books include. A quibble: I wish there was more of a range in gauges. Most of the patterns are written for a fine gauge, usually 8 stitches per inch, which can be hard on the hands for some of us. There's an errata sheet on the blog at wendyknits.net.

I've made my first toe using Judy's Magic Cast-on, although it took more than a few attempts and about as many cuss words.