If you would like to learn Adobe ImageReady CS then watching these video tutorials is the easiest way.
To view the Free Tutorials listed below, you must have QuickTime installed.
Grouping and Alignment
Blending Modes pt1
Blending Modes pt2
Blending Modes pt3
Blending Modes pt4
Blending Modes pt5
Merging and Stamping Layers
Separating Layers
Masking Basics
Clipping Masks
Knockouts
The Layer Menu
Creating and Modifying Graphics
Painting and Filling
Select Menu
Project - Web Interface
Project - Concentric Circles
Project - Bars and Buttons
Project - Button Text and Alignment
Project - Curves pt1
Project - Curves pt2
Project - Duplicating the Curve
Project - Finishing the Top Bar
Project - Layer Styles
Types of Type
Creating Type
Modifying Type