Instead of buying Chris Guillebeau's Frequent Flyer Master $50 e-book, I think he should have just suggested using frugal travel guy's blog. Reading flyertalk can be somewhat overwhelming for someone who just wants the basics, and if you don't have the time to dig around on this site or his blog... shell out $7 for his ebook and help support the troops.
Hey at least he didn't mention buying coins from the us mint ^