Adobe(R) Publishing Collection Bundle (Classroom in a Book) Pck Edition

As a completely new tool for Adobe, I wanted to start from scratch and learn the ins and outs. This book was already out of date when I used it last month. I couldn't complete one of the exercises because I was unsure of what they were referring to or how to get to that portion of the software (it was the addition of the menu and creating the correct look). This could have been something perhaps I didn't understand but I honestly couldn't find the option on my screen they were showing.The book itself had a lot of web basics and went over a lot of web standards (page sizes typically used, RGB vs CMYK, jpg format vs gif format and when they are best) which is great if you are just starting out in the web. I felt like it was giving me more of the web foundations than helping with the software. The book itself has several PDFs to go into more detail included on the disc for the basics they talk about during the book.Overall, the software is very similar to using InDesign as far as editing and moving items. I do feel like I learned a little better how to use Muse but I don't think this would be my first choice if someone asked me where to start with Muse, unless of course they were completely new to web design. It is too bad too because I love the other Classroom in a Books for PS, AI, and ID.

The unfortunate aspect about buying a book to learn Adobe Muse is that Muse is in constant flux (and becoming more complex as time goes). Adobe says this is great for Creative Cloud apps because it's always updating with changes, but it's not fine if one is looking for a book to learn all the how-to's. If you're needing to quick learn the basics, Classroom in a Book is a good way to go, however be forewarned that you'll be scratching your head when the application you downloaded has changed somewhat. The pricy book is already outdated, as if paying for the app every month wasn't bad enough.

I felt I really learned this program - fairly easy to follow the exercises using included files.I learn by doing - helps things "sink in".Tried Learn by Video for a different one and it was difficult to keep up.So - Classroom in a Book (plus paying for a college course & having real assignments) works for me.- - - - - - - - -Classroom in a book worked for learning this software when I had time to go thru the book in order.It was fairly simple to follow.But: it is not a Reference Book.I'm trying to learn a different program using this method with short periods of time available.Not sure whether it's my attention span at this time, the busyness of the holiday season that prevents me from sitting down and doing long sessions with the book - or just that this other program is harder to learn (I doubt that's the case).Just be advised: It is not the kind of book you can refer too for all questions about a s/w product.It works best when you have time to do several of the lessons and concentrate on them, at one time.

I bought this book for a class I was taking; I would not buy if otherwise. The software has updated and the book has not, it is sometimes hard to follow because the book and software don't always match up. Muse is not a difficult program; anyone with a good understanding of Adobe's Creative Suite could probably trudge through it without this book. Google what you need to know.

Lots of pages and good examples. Start at the beginning and go through each chapter. Once you complete a chapter keep practicing so you don't forget. Lots of work but once done you can do so much.

This book is not user friendly. I would give this book an F for the poorly written instructions and steps. The text is poor and the index leaves a lot to be desired. I had wished I had found a book on Fireworks that was more user friendly and the steps were more detailed. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. This has to be the worse book I had seen on the subject matter and I think the lame format and the poor quality emanates to the next version. I am being kind in assigning a 1 star rating and that is being generous.

Just starting into the second lesson - but I love it!Did Classroom in a Book for another Adobe product, and felt I really learned it.Tried Learn by Video for a different one and it was difficult to keep up.So - Classroom in a Book (plus paying for a college course & having real assignments) works for me.

Helped me to build my website. Twas a bit older than the "newest" adobe constant upgrading but good basic information to learn Muse. The closest program I've found to the very old FrontPage.