Re: Statics - You need to take this class
Glad you found a good deal on Hibbler's book. It's not exactly "for dummies" but it has enough explanation and lots of problems. I suggest purchasing a solutions manual, if you can find one. Worked solutions are the best way to learn the problems.
I think my voice of reason comes from the desire that the education level of the industry, globally, was sufficient that "we" could correctly discuss events such as this, rather than act as unintentional support for the voices that would add additional governmental regulation to the industry.
Also, I think a lot of people in pro audio will find statics to be right up their alley, and consider other engineering coursework as a result.