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Adobe has pulled together an amazing amount of information in its new online help system, but despite all these efforts, it’s geared toward seasoned Photoshop jockeys and assumes a level of skill that you may not have. The explanations are very clipped and to the point, which makes it difficult to get a real feel for the tool or technique you’re learning about.

That’s where this free photoshop ebook comes in. It’s intended to make learning Photoshop CS5 tolerable—and even enjoyable—by avoiding technical jargon as much as possible and explaining why and when you’ll want to use (or avoid) certain features of the program. It’s a conversational and friendly approach intended to speak to beginners and seasoned pixel pushers alike.

Some of the tutorials in this free photoshop ebook refer to files you can download from this book’s Missing CD page on the Missing Manuals website (www.missingmanuals.com/cds) so you can practice the techniques you’re reading about. And throughout the ebook, you’ll find several kinds of sidebar articles. The ones labeled “Up to Speed” help newcomers to Photoshop CS5 do things or explain concepts that veterans are probably already familiar with. Those labeled “Power Users’ Clinic” cover more advanced topics for the brave of heart.