Yea I have like 8 Minecraft books and I read all of them when I was like 8 or 9 it was in this one
No, they exist.
there are many tutorials on youtube but i recommend the essential handbook by mojang themselves. although it is outdated, it will help you with the basics https://w ww.amazon.com/Minecraft-Essential-Handbook-Official-Mojang/dp/0545669936 here is the link for it on amazon. become an epic gamer!
-Marcus
In the little 4 book series, the issue "Minecraft Essentials", it talks about the creator Notch and developer Jeb. They have a whole page devoted to them. My 7-year old has the thing memorized and he talks about Notch like he's a Deity.