Good Photoshop Elements 3 Book

[goatee]

Hi,
can anyone recommend a good book / tutorial to help me get going with Photoshop Elements 3? I've used the most basic functions of image editors for a good few years, but haven't really got past the basics of using layers, cutting / pasting, etc. I don't know how to do complex selections, and really aside from the selection tools I only use the clone stamp.

I'd love to know how to change colours, how to adjust brightness / contrast / saturation properly, and not just by random, possibly hitting on the right combination by chance.

I'm shooting with a 300D (which I love), and a Canon 28-80 USM lens, but am sure that I'm not getting the most out of the prints.

Thanks!

[EOSAddict]

Am awaiting the arrival of 'the Missing Manual' in the post from Amazon. Will let you know once I get it. I also looked at 'The Hidden Tools' but after reading reviews thought the other one would be a better first choice. Besides, you can get most of the tools free off the net (such as Curves).

[mkh]

I have " the Missing Manual" and I really like it.

[goatee]

Thanks for the responses - mkh - is it the type of book I can read on the way to work, or is it only useful when sitting down at the computer?

[cactusclay]

I have the Scott Kelby book and CD and it's for sale for half price, due to a recent upgrade to cs2.

[goatee]

How do the books compare? I may be interested in buying your copy. Also - where in the world are you cactusclay? (otherwise postage will add up, so it won't be much cheaper).

[cactusclay]

Oops, I just noticed you are in the UK, I'm in the US. Actually I don't know for sure about the other ones, I just picked the Scott Kelby, because it had the CD, which really was helpful in getting a handle on the basics.

[goatee]

No worrries cactusclay - can you tell me - and mkh - can you tell me whether the books cover RAW editing?

[cactusclay]

It doesn't go into any great detail-only four pages- but tells you how to do it.