Any good recource on workflows (visio + sharepoint designer) Books, courses etc ...?

Hello,
I'm looking for some material on how to build workflows in sharepoint 2010, books  / websites / articles / youtube etc...
I want to make some more advanced workflows using Visio export to sharepoint designer.
But i need more knowledge best practices some examples, and design ideas.
Ideas ideas for custom coding etc, what to do and what better not to do.

Microsoft has a great site for Workflows. There are videos there and all kinds of content. You have to main pathways for custom workflows, SharePoint Designer (SPD) and Visual Studio.  If you are not a coder you would want SharePoint Designer.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/ff819861
Here is a book which is just on SPD workflows.
http://www.amazon.com/SharePoint-Designer-2010-Workflows-ebook/dp/B004D5006M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310647590&sr=8-1
Here is another book which you might like on Building business solutions with SharePoint 2010.
http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-SharePoint-2010-Solutions-Programmer/dp/0470617896/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1310647590&sr=8-9
Good luck,
Gary
Blog www.sharepoint2010now.com
Gary Newman MCSE, MCT, CCNA MCDBA, MCAD, MCSA MCTS SharePoint 2007 Dev & Admin MCPD SharePoint 2010 Development
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