Best Way To Learn Indesign CS3 For Complete Novice?

Hello,
Could you guys tell me what you think is the best InDesign CS3 book/training method for someone with no background in print layout?
Thanks,
Mike

Far from being an expert, I'm in about the same boat although i have a little experience in publishing.
Anyway, "The Adobe Video Workshop" is a good place to start:
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop/?id=vid0075
Robert Levine also suggested the following sites:
http://InDesignSecrets.com
http://TheInDesigner.com
He also recommends buying a copy of Sandee Cohen's Visual Quick Start Guide for InDesign CS3.

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