Can't find basic brush tool in PSE8

The basic brush tool is missing from my toolbox in PSE8. Does anyone know how to restore or reinstall it? I have all of the smart brushes, but none of the basic ones.

Press B on the keyboard. Does that bring it up?
If not, acccess one of the other tools, and in the tool's option bar, top left, click on the little traingle, and reset all tools.
If the problem persisits, suggest that you reset preferences:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/PhotoshopElements/8.0/Win/Using/WS3427C0BF-03F8-421b-8CDF-6AC4 D42C9983_WIN.html
Please report back with your progress.

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