Photoshop Elements - Free Books

Hello!
Sorry for the noob question! Is there a free/cheap/deal book on Photoshop Elements for starters to buy or download?
Otherwise, which one would you suggest?
It has to be a learn-yourself kind of book cause i don't really want to get courses! No time.
Thank you in advance for any answers.

The link below should be of good use:
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-photoshop-elements-9/what-is-adobe-pho toshop-elements/
Also, check the other episodes under the drop down menu labeled - More Episodes in this Show
Product help - under help menu should also be good to start and learn over new things.
-Garry

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How can i re-install my adobe photoshop elements?
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Hi, we are currently helping other customers in line ahead of you. We'll be with you as soon as possible.
While you wait, you can try our community forums where experts are online 24/7.
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Nicole Ramirez:
Nicole Ramirez: hope to get a increase of a program before the years end. Funds are tight right now.
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Nicole Ramirez: invalid serial number. I know how to NOT use the hyphens and am using the correct numbers.
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is, when you are done with the whole lesson book, how do you get rid of all the pictures that the classroom had
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Suites and Programs: CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4 | CS3
Acrobat: XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
Premiere Elements: 13 | 12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7
Photoshop Elements: 13 |12 | 11, 10 | 9,8,7
Lightroom: 5.7.1| 5 | 4 | 3
Captivate: 8 | 7 | 6 | 5
Contribute: CS5 | CS4, CS3
Download and installation help for Adobe links
Download and installation help for Prodesigntools links are listed on most linked pages. They are critical; especially steps 1, 2 and 3. If you click a link that does not have those steps listed, open a second window using the Lightroom 3 link to see those 'Important Instructions'.

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use a different browser,
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Captivate: 8 | 7 | 6 | 5
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Download and installation help for Adobe links
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