On Mar 13, 7:16*am, "don &/or Lucille"
wrote:
Help is there any such thing a book thats assumes a person knows little or
nothing about decks? Can give variuos drawings ,plans?

Home Depot used to have software that would help with the design.
I am not sure if they still do but I know they will design your deck
for free.
It is a good idea to get someone experienced to design the deck for
you.
If it is more the 3' high or attached to the house I would have an
inspector look at
it during construction.
This is not for "dummies". The last thing you want is the deck
collapsing -full of guests
and a lit BBQ.