For beginners, this guide begins with an explanation of the basics of commodity trading, then takes the reader through chapters on how to understand markets and get into trading, fundamental and technical analysis, and basic information and outlooks for different commodities such as agricultural products, metals, oil and gas, meats, and currencies and financial instruments. The exchange each is traded on, price ticks, and contract size are covered. Holihan, who formerly worked at a commodities trading firm, now writes business books. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)