Band Saw Fundamentals is one of the Popular Mechanics series and covers everything you would need to know when using a band saw.  The early chapters cover a description of the various types of band saws, bench-top and floor, industrial and portable.  The book then moves on to the features and accessories including blades and tooth configurations, guides and jigs.  The next chapters cover setting up and basic and advanced techniques.  How to install accessories and troubleshoot is addressed and finally there are projects that can be made, complete with materials lists.  The book is laid out in a practical, straightforward style with plentiful diagrams and photographs throughout.  A good index and metric equivalence chart complete the publication.