I know MC comes with user manuals and there are also various on-line tutorials out there, but I was wondering if anybody is using an actual textbook that they really like. I'm not too adept at reading from a computer screen....I'm a book guy. I know....old school.

what info do you need?

"In the blink of an eye" is a good one in terms of basic editing skills...

http://www.amazon.com/Blink-Eye-Revised-2nd/dp/1879505622

from two former Avid employees:

The Avid Handbook: Advanced Techniques, Strategies, and Survival Information for Avid Editing Systems, 5th Edition (Paperback)

Adam Kranitz:

from two former Avid employees:

The Avid Handbook: Advanced Techniques, Strategies, and Survival Information for Avid Editing Systems, 5th Edition (Paperback)

+1 for that

Regards, g_f

Eventhough this book is for version that's I believe four years old, I found it invaluable for learning Avid.

http://www.amazon.com/Editing-Avid-Xpress-Pro-Educational/dp/0321199693/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243580050&sr=8-1

Steve Hullfish's Class on Demand DVD: Complete Training for Avid Media Composer, is very good, IMHO.