Method book - (Mar/11/2002 )

Is the book:
"Basic techniques in Molecular Biology"? Written by S. Surzychi. (Springer, Labmanual)
recommendable?

your book i sOK but i think the best is
molecular cloning a laboratory manual
http://www.molecularcloning.com

Take a look at "Short Protocols in Molecular Biology."  There are several editions, but all contain condensed versions of protocols from "Current protocols in Molecular Biology."