PSE4.0 layers

Hello'
I would like to know where I can buy a good book on PSE4.0.
I have been using Premiere Elements 2.0 for 1 year now.
I want to start using PSE4.0 because it has so much to offer.
But I am finding it much more difficult than PE2.0.
I have photos in the photo browser.
I can resize photos and export.
I get red eye out and I have created a 6 picture slide show.
I want to be able to create.
I want to know how to add items.
I want to know how to use layers.
I want to be able to use all those cool tools in the Standard Edit so I can use the finish product in PE2.0.
I need help.
Thanks
Rich

>I want to be able to create. I want to know how to add items. I want to know how to use layers. I want to be able to use all those cool tools in the Standard Edit so I can use the finish product in PE2.0.
Hi Richard and Beth,
I am interpreting Richard's post to say that he wants to do creative things like described in this post over on the Premiere Elements forum
http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?128@@.3bc21758
I am guessing that the word "create" is not a specific reference to the Create functions of the PSE Organizer.
For the layers and other Standard Edit tools, I think The Missing Manual book is a good recommendation.
Richard,
There is another consideration and that is using the PSE4 edit function for a Premiere Elements DVD menu. The only book that I know which specifically covers the DVD Template Editor in PSE4 is the SAMS All In One book for PSE4 and PRE2 by Chuck Engels and others. It also has topics on using the two programs together.
If there is any way that you can see both of these books at a local book store, it would be beneficial for you to look at them before making a purchase decision.

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