Just buy the 2009 International Residential Code For One-and-Two Family Dwellings: Soft Cover Version
The IRC has similar drawings and is the CODE / LAW in most places. Not only does it have similar drawings but it has 1000x more info. It tells nailing spacing requirements, etc. The only problem w/ the IRC is it is very expensive. It legally should be free, as it is U.S Law, but that is a different issue... I also recommend Wood-Framed Shear Wall Construciton; An Illustrated Guide.
This book shows how to make basic framing items in 2x4 and 2x6 construction.
However it fails, miserably.
It includes too much info. on things unrelated to framing: Foundations, windows, etc. and not enough on framing.
It's drawing are poor in places, the windows section is terrible.
It lacks any practical info. such as how to make a 2x6 and 2x4 built up headers.
He does not tell you to space a 1/2 OSB board in between 2x4's (1.5 + 1.5 + .5 = 3.5 inches) 2x4 walls actual width is 3.5 inches and nail both sides w/ 16 D nails... etc.
He also leaves out any actual MATH that could help you determine what headers to use, except one small sentence on 1 story 2x4 house headers....
Also try looking up: SPAN, HOLD-DOWN, or other important terms in the index... NOT THERE, even though HOLD-DOWN is defined right before the index....
While some of this info. should be on your plans from your Architect, small projects can be approved by the city or county without an architect, so the info is relevant.Get more detail about Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Completely Revised and Updated.
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