hi robert -

i sort of wrote this for a newbie - - upon reading your post, you were asking about learning MORE about options, so please excuse me as this is intended for a beginner - or somebody that would like a straightforward sequence of lessons that will provide a well-rounded understanding of fundamental options concepts and strategies.

if you want to learn how to trade options, you really have to prepare for some active thinking and figuring stuff out. I find a book is a wonderful way to learn your fundamentals. You can tote it around with you, read it at the breakfast table, read it in bed, read it while you are waiting at the doctor's office, etc! You can go slow, read the same things over and over and over til they start to make sense... I think cds are less convenient.

I can recommend a great beginner-level book "The Options Workbook" but Anthony J. Saliba. Very well presented. Very accessible. Very straightforward. No ulterior motive such as pimping any software, newsletter or autotrade programs, etc.

I have tried to learn with Natenberg's OPTION VOLATILITY AND PRICING and that is very challenging for a beginner! (for me anyways!) I have read some Trester, (not my cup of tea) and a bit of McMillan, a bit of Najarian and a bit of Charles Cottle. I can clearly say start with the Options Workbook!

Also, check out thinkorswim. open up a paper trading account with them, and watch their archived weds chats (flash videos) give it plenty of time.

Or you can just dive in with a big wad of cash and spare yourself a long drawn out agonizing experience.

just kidding but not really.

best wishes!

greg

ps. a shout out to gwptrader who recommended the saliba book to me! a++!