Introduction -- A short history of Minecraft -- The technical stuff -- Controls -- Inventory -- Survival mode: First moments -- Paul Soares Jr.: My first day in Minecraft -- Wooden tools -- Torches -- Shelter -- Stone tools and weapons -- Food and health -- Crafting a bed -- Table of elements -- A guide to mining rare elements by CaptainSparkles-- Animals -- Villagers -- Profile: Creeper -- Profile: Skeleton -- Profile: Zombie -- Profile: Enderman -- Profile: Slime -- Captain Sparkles: My first day in Minecraft -- Improve your shelter in five easy steps -- Gardening -- Farming crops -- Breeding animals -- Armour -- Exploring -- Finding your way -- Minecart system -- Exclusive interview with Notch and Jeb -- Improvements -- Useful links.