No the CASA OJT books are not acceptable!
If you read my posts above again it explains why.
I apprciate the standards that CASA operate too are not low, but you are not dealing with CASA you are dealing with an EASA zone country and they do not recognise CASA and have differing application standards.
If you do not apply correctly your application will be rejected and may possibly come with restrictions on your ability to make another application
Miles