Texture mapping polygons in Maya 4+

[Coolidge]

Happy June everyone!
Does anyone know of a site (preferrably) or book that goes into detail about texture mapping?
What I am looking for is a way to:
1. streamline texture creations in photoshop
2. effectively apply them using the U.V. texture editor

and as a bonus.....
3. ways on realistically lighting a scene.

I appreciate any suggestions/directions anyone can offer.

thanks!:cowboy:

[twilight]

I've found it to be very helpful

http://www.boris3d.de/tutorials.html

[Coolidge]

Thanks a lot twilight!
That'll definitely point me in the right direction.

Cheers!:thumb: