A Practical Guide to Affiliate Marketing was written to be an indispensable handbook for all affiliate managers and merchants, alike. In addition to providing concrete, practical answers to common (as well as not-so-common) questions, the book gives usable ideas on promoting affiliate programs, along with ways to keep affiliates motivated. This guide presents the author's information in a logical, convenient format.
It helped me to get my mind wrapped around affiliate thinking and programs but in the end we had to customize a lot. It's a great starting point if you are looking into affiliate programs and management.