Stresses advance planning in complete instructions for designing, engineering, and constructing a home singlehanded or using the expertise of others while remaining technically, financially, and aesthetically in control
While the actual construction details are a bit dated, they don't cover modern insulation methods, SIP, etc., it does cover very basic site planning, plan drawing and building principles which can be useful for a novice. Give it a peek if you find a copy, it's cheap.