I am not familiar with the book, but I haven't bought a cabinet in a long time. Basically I make 'european' style cabinets, which are frameless, although if you want to add a frame its real easy. I use either melamine (presswood) or baltic birtch ply and make a box. No need for a bisquit joint as long as you put a back on (i.e. 1/4" luan plywood). Saves mucho $$: I make a few $60 or $90 cabinets out of a $30 sheet of material!
Its pretty straightforeward: cut pieces 24" or 12" wide (or whatever is appropriate) and 30 or 48" tall then screw them together for the boxes. I usually get a tear-off sheet from home depot or whereever that shows standard sizes, which are my final dimensions. That way, now or in the future if I want to use fancy store bought doors, even though I haven't bothered with that either.
The trick when cutting sheets is to have a sharp blade and support the sheet with an outfeed table or whatever while cutting.
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