Photoshop Elements 11: The Missing Manual (Missing Manuals) by Barbara Brundage

Whether you’re a photographer, scrapbooker, or aspiring graphic artist, Photoshop Elements is an ideal image-editing tool—once you know your way around. This bestselling book removes the guesswork. With candid, jargon-free advice and step-by-step guidance, you’ll get the most out of Elements for everything from sharing and touching-up photos to fun print and online projects.

The important stuff you need to know:

• Get to work right away. Import, organize, and make quick fixes with ease.
• Retouch any image. Repair and restore old and damaged photos.
• Add pizzazz. Use dozens of filters, layer styles, and special effects.
• Share photos. Create online albums, email-ready slideshows, and web-ready files.
• Find your artistic flair. Use tools to draw, paint, work with blend modes, and more.
• Use your words. Make text flow along a curved path or around an object or shape.
• Unleash your creativity. Design photo books, greeting cards, calendars, and collages.
• Make yourself comfortable. Customize Elements to fit your working style.