This is a nice compact book that gives a good overview about using hot stone and gemstone energy in massage treatment. It explores the Hawaiian and Oriental healing concepts related to these therapies and offers good pictures and diagrams to illustrate how to apply these therapies. It discusses the chakras and meridians, and also mentions the selection of massage oils that can be used. This book covers a lot considering its length. It's not a manual for regular massage therapy, so for learning about anatomy and general massage techniques you would need to use a book on therapeutic massage.