O’Reilly Media has released Photoshop CS5: The Missing Manual by Lesa Snider (816pp, Pogue Press, $50). The new book teaches everything you need to know to edit photos and create beautiful documents in Photoshop CS5 – whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro ready to try advanced techniques.
The book promises to deliver on the ff:
• Learn your way around. Get a guided tour of Photoshop’s efficient new workspace
• Unlock the power. Learn the best ways to use layers, channels, masks, paths, and more
• Bring images to life. Discover how to effectively retouch, resize, and recolor your photos
• Be artistic. Create beautiful illustrations and paintings, and use text effectively
• Share your work. Produce great-looking photos for print and the Web
• Work smarter and faster. Automate common chores and install plug-ins for complex tasks
• Get bonus online content. Find more great material on the Missing CD page
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