I bought this book because I found that it helped me to understand the game, and it inspired me to work harder. Many of the objectives are difficult to complete, so buying the book made it far easier. The book covers all versions of the game and manages to pack all of the information into easy, readable sections so you can work through the game at a steady, manageable pace. The book includes every avaliable place that you can move to, showing all objectives and how to complete them. It also includes all of the social interactions that you can use and how they will damage or improve a relationship. It tells you how to use 'create a sim' so you know how to create a person, and how to build houses, including the interior.
It tells you how to make friends and how to progress through different skills and careers. It shows every object that you can buy and every career path you can take. It also explains all of the motives and how to satisfy them so your sim stays healthy too. It describes all of the characters that you will meet along the way, such as nasty Malcom Landgrabb, who is constantly taking your stuff!
There is also plenty more information that will be a big help, but I have run out of breath so i'll leave the rest for you to discover!
I feel that this book is a must buy if you have The Sims Bustin Out as you will find that it is a big help along the way. It is also very cheap and well worth the money. So don't get stressed, beat the rest by buying this book!