It's not easy sometimes to find things in the Tutorials/FAQs. I generally do look.

Anyway, I was able to find where you shut off the Maillist Unsubscribe link by searching through the source code and using the Developer tools. It's in the configuration > e-mail options.

I still have not located how to add "Specials" to to the sidebar as a single link in the categories section (I don't want a whole specials sidebox showing individual items). I suppose I could hack the templates to display it, I had hoped there was an option.

As far as the eBook goes, no I haven't peeked into the non-free $30 manual that takes up to 36 hours after ordering to appear in my in box, when I need answers now. ;)