hi,
There is a pro verb in German saying: all koeche sind beschiessen, Die sich nicht zuhelfen wiessen.
If you see the shape of the pastry, you simply have to use also commen sense, however i understand therefore:
I recommend you an e mail address
office@richemont.cc they have solid books, also in English just about what you have to know, the techniques, as most pastry books, show you a nice picture and let you guessing at the end.
regards