Peachpit Press "The Photoshop CS5 Pocket Guide", 240 Page Softcover Book, by Brie Gyncild

In this handy new Pocket Guide, Photoshop expert Brie Gyncild introduces readers to the powerful features in Photoshop CS5, including features new like content-aware fill, HDR Pro, Bristle effects, Mixer Brush, and Puppet Warp. She covers everything from navigating the interface and making basic edits to working with images in Camera Raw, making image corrections, and applying effects.

There are chapters on merging photos, printing, and preparing image for the Web, as well as on organizing images in Bridge and automating tasks. This appealing, low-priced Pocket Guide is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and get up to speed in Photoshop.

Not only does it offer a quick introduction to Photoshop CS5, it acts as a handy reference.

About the Author:

Brie Gyncild aims to make technical information accessible to those who need it. She's written books on many Adobe applications, including The Photoshop Elements 8 Pocket Guide as well as other books on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe After Effects. Brie lives in Seattle with her partner, their cats, and an overgrown garden.