There is indeed a table of contents. The foreword describes what kinds of marvels can be developed using the plans in the book. The first chapter is about calculating your respective technology level and figuring out how much of an infrastructure upshift you need in order to get to the level the book was written at. Further chapters detail individual machines and their functions and how to construct them, mostly.

That's all very nice, then.

Indeed it is. If she cares to read the foreward, there are other things available besides just repairing damaged organs.

"You're welcome. That's what the book's for, after all."

"It's a good thing to have a book for."

"No kidding."

"I - think I've got better things to do than drink tea, now - thank you very much." She gets up.

"You're welcome."

Out goes lawbook lady with her old and new books.