I did and the book is Letter size but it is a lead into buying further course and training info which isn't cheap. Package is 8 weeks including an online tutor for about an hour and a quarter per session and 4 cds 5 books . One years stock tips and 6 months backup from the weekly tutor.
A comprehensive package but about $2500 this may be out of date as course was being revamped and probably re-priced.
I have seen these courses you mention but I learned a bit about stocks first and am now learning the options or at least trying to. Time or rather age makes learning slower.