Final Cut Pro Book which takes FCP to the "Next Level"

I am reasonably new to FCP.
I have read the book Final Cut Pro: Visual QuickPro Guide by Lisa Brenneis from cover to cover.
Let me say that I am no expert, far far from it! but I would like to have a book that takes FCP to the next step. A book that gives info on "The Power" of FCP and how to create novel and interesting things.
Can anyone recommend a book?
Thanks,
Steve

There are many great FCP resources ... not in book form. Here are some links:
http://www.kenstone.net/fcphomepage/fcp_homepageindex.html
http://leaders.creativecow.net/product/8
http://www.lafcpug.org/tutorials.html
-DH

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Final Cut Pro Book which takes FCP to the "Next Level"

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