For a short time the author, Robert Rodriguez Jr, is offering this book as a free e-book.
You might as well take a look at it. It will only cost you the time it takes to download the e-book and take a look see.
The quote below is from the web site.
While many books focus on the gear and technology, the aim here is to look inside the motivation, passion, and vision involved in successful landscape photography. Go behind the scenes as I explain how several images were made, how I draw inspiration from the Hudson River School of painters, and what resources I recommend for further exploration.
NOCCC Beginner's Digital Photography SIG 