2 links for your learning experience Braden;


http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=53706They do give you some free lessons, but if you want the full boat, they do have a monthly fee. They are easy tutorials to follow.


Scott Kelby is another I find to be excellent, in particular his North American Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) which is a membership only. http://www.photoshopuser.com/


I'm not familar w/the book you mentioned, but if it's similar to his publications, I'd recommend purchasing it.


Good luck


Bill