http://www.silkroadforums.com/viewtopic ... 697#570697
^You could try that to change 2nd book to third of the skill (haven't tried myself).
And about the glow... i'm kind of new to the color changes + i'm lazy so... ask Cruor, SCArchon or Blackdragon6 they are the only ones i've read that have been able to do it, or at least know more about the matter...