Adobe Photoshop Cs2 for the Web Hands-on Training by Lynda.Com (2005, Package)

Hands on training beats all the other books hands down! You learn by doing, not by just reading. The movies, the training exercises, and the techniques used are some of the best. The only down side is that it may be a bit difficult for the absolute newbie. There are some things discussed that the neophyte may be a bit confused by, but by following the book until its end, many things that are not clear come together eventually. I purchased the book primarily for its emphasis on the hands on training.