Anyone will tell you that Photoshop is a monster program. I would consider myself a long time and proficient PSD user and yet I still discover or rediscover features on a regular basis. Fortunately PSD CS4 The Missing Manual will help you tame the beast one tasty treat at a time! This was my first foray into the Missing Manual Series and I was not disappointed. It is a hefty companion at nearly 800 pages but nothing less could begin to tame the beast. However, any would-be dragon slayer need not fear! The Missing Manual is for beginners and seasoned veterans alike. The author starts with the very basics- the user interface and tools and builds mightily from there. No stone is left unturned. For those who are no stranger to PSD there is still plenty to be gleaned from this rich manual. The book is very well organized so you can jump to what interests you most. The author provides plenty of information on shortcuts and little known features to challenge your experience. It is well written and easy to follow, unlike the dry and technical help files provided by Adobe (No offense Adobe... you have many other fine qualities). The book explains not only how to use a feature but when. The author provides plenty of full color examples and screenshots to further help you on your way. As you would expect, the book points out the features which distinguish CS4 from previous versions and there is a recommended outline just for Photographers. Overall I was very much impressed with Photoshop CS4 The Missing Manual. I intend to keep it close at hand from now on.