Thanks for all of the information. Think I will look up the books on "the big river" site, see if they have any bargain prices.

Cedric

Thanks Terry, a kind welcome. The trouble is there is soooooo much choice. Just wondered if one stood out from the crowd.

Cedric

I have recently received Elements 7. Does anyone have experience with aftermarket manuals or indeed the genuine Adobe article. Shame realy `cos I bought the bundled software and it only comes with video editing software. still a good deal though