If you are a beginner, Home Beermaking is highly recommended. On malt extract brewing exclusively, Home Beermaking includes information on basic brewing theory as well as detailed, step-by-step brewing instructions. A chapter on recipe formulation, and basic brewing refinements is included when you want to go beyond the included recipes.
Twelve recipes, for everything from IPA to Black Cherry Ale, are included. New recipes for Hazy IPA. This book keeps it simple, with a focus on basic brewing knowledge and making a great batch the first time. Highly recommended for the beginner. 71 pages.