The author is both a long term meditator and used to be a neuroscience professor. The book teaches meditation in a stage by stage way which is very easy to follow.
Another excellent book is "Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator's Handbook" (https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Bliss-Beyond-Meditators-H...).
https://www.amazon.com/Focused-Fearless-Meditators-States-Cl...
https://www.amazon.com/Right-Concentration-Practical-Guide-J...
https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Bliss-Beyond-Meditators-H...