I came across the book in Tim Park's excellent "Teach us to sit still". Mindfulness in Plain English is not 'touchy-feely mysticism' but does just what the title says - gives you a clear explaination of how to start meditating. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean it's easy to do, but the book also explains the techniques that can help make meditating a part of everyday life. As an added plus, I also really liked its clarity and style, and found it enjoyable to read.