Buddhism: The Path to NIRVana

Lester has provided a servicable introduction to Buddhism, as one volume in a set of such works by the publisher introducing the major world religions. As such, it covers the basic history and beliefs of the faith in a survey manner at a level good for the general public, but below what a college or university course should require. There are no real surprises for anyone who has read a couple other books like this, but for the curious person on the street, it's a good starting point.