Excellent condition! This manual is to replace an older one that fell apart from use and storage. I recommend this step by step book for all parents to teach their children reading comprehension that is not taught in the socialist public schools. Many children have decreased ability to hold on to what they hear or read due to medications given to the mother during birth affecting the newborn's brain. Many of these children will be diagnosed as ADD...Attention Deficit Disorder. These children are very bright, but end up in Special Education classes. It is frustrating for parents because, the child can't remember to do everyday tasks and may be punished. This program is fun and easy to use and a must for all school age children to boost their ability to remember what they read and hear.