There are countless resources available for those who prefer to learn on their own. We are partial to books and have found the following list to be particularly useful to us. This is by no means a comprehensive book list, simply the ones that we have read in full and found to be helpful.
Adam Weismann and Katy Bryce. Building with Cob: a step-by-step guide. 2006
Adam Weismann and Katy Bryce. Using Natural Finishes. 2008
Ianto Evans and Michael G. Smith. The Hand-Sculpted House. 2002
Kiko Denzer and Hannah Field. Build Your Own Earth Oven. 2007
Ianto Evans and Leslie Jackson. Rocket Mass Heaters. 2006
Michael Johannes Ochs. Tadelakt. 2009
C Magwood. More Straw Bale Building. 2005
James Thomson and Sukita Reay. Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice. 2014