You can read, re-read, work and understand. But, when a person is positioned over your shoulder giving you click-by-click directions you understand Photoshop more quickly and retain more. Video tutorials approach teaching in a like fashion. Presently there are many video tutorials to teach Photoshop for beginners. The one I favor is Learn Photo Shop Now, or, as its referred to, Photoshop Fast Track For Newbies! A person can learn the basics of Photoshop in 2 hours! Click here for more information.