As a newbie to Segmented Woodturning Is there a one book I could purchase on the subject of Segmented Woodturning that would cover the basics and help guide me through a few projects?

These are some of the great books out there to help the beginner.

“The Art of Segmented Woodturning” by Malcolm Tibbetts is a good first book.  It covers Safety, Techniques, Glue, Tools, and Step By Step Instructions (with photos) as several projects.

“Segmented Wood Turning” by Bill Smith is a good starters book

“The Fundamentals of Segmented Woodturning: Projects, Techniques & Innovations for Today’s Woodturner” by Jim Rogers

“Segmented Turning: Design*Techniques*Projects” by Dennis Keeling

“Segmented Bowls for the Beginning Turner” by Don Jovag

“Woodturning with Ray Allen: A Master’s Designs & Techniques for Segemented Bowls and Vessels” by Dale Nish