Useful as a classroom textbook as well as for self directed learning, this guide to Adobe PhotoShop Elements provides step-by-step instructions for performing common tasks with the popular image manipulation software. Beginning with an exploration of the user interface, the work covers topics such as basic editing, color correction, selection tools, common photo manipulation processes, sharing work, and presentation mediums. The volume includes numerous screen shots and illustrations and an accompanying CD-ROM provides sample lesson files as well as links to further online PhotoShop resources. Sharp is professor of computer science at California State University, Northridge. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)