How to do Everything with Photoshop Elements

Rating:
Summary: A rush to cash in on new Adobe software.
Review: I ordered this book before it was released because I had gotten a copy of another Osborne book about Handspring Visors in the How To Do Everything series and was very pleased with the well written, detail packed content. The PS Elements book is however a joke. It is obvious that it was a rush to print and cash in on a new PhotoShop software program and contains very little, if any meaningful information.
Example1: Some of the explanations for use are "Just adjust the different settings up & down till it looks good, then click OK" Huh?? I mean even PhotoShop instructions are better than this!!!
Example2: Instead of the graphics for Chapter 12 title page(among others) being printed there is a note that says "cover image here please. need from Creative Services" Also some of the Figures referred to in the text are non existent or wrong!!
Example3: The screen shots & pictures in this book are of the worst quality. Some are illegible! I have seen better pictures done on a copying machine.
My only reason for writing this review is I hope I can save others from wasting there money & time on this book....

Rating:
Summary: Not very good.
Review: The book is Ok. But not as good as others. I would recommend "Photoshop Elements Solutions" by Mikkel Aaland if you are serious. It is a bit more pricy because of the included CD with a trial version of Elements and some sample photos for instructional purposes.

Rating:
Summary: GREAT for graphic artists
Review: This book assumes the reader has a background in the graphic arts. If you're a graphic artist who owns Photoshop, you'll want this book! As someone who learns best by doing, I particularly like the fact that the book includes projects you can do. Doing those projects is a great way to learn to use Photoshop features.

Rating:
Summary: GREAT for graphic artists
Review: This book assumes the reader has a background in the graphic arts. If you're a graphic artist who owns Photoshop, you'll want this book! As someone who learns best by doing, I particularly like the fact that the book includes projects you can do. Doing those projects is a great way to learn to use Photoshop features.

Rating:
Summary: Learning Digital Imaging
Review: This book misses a lot of details and "How to"..
Many examples are difficult to complete and results are not easy to achieve..And does not answer the questions.
Not good for beginners in Photoshop Elements.

Rating:
Summary: Learning Digital Imaging
Review: This book misses a lot of details and "How to"..
Many examples are difficult to complete and results are not easy to achieve..And does not answer the questions.
Not good for beginners in Photoshop Elements.