I want to read about graded rings and modules. First, I saw *Bruns-Herzog*. But it was difficult for a beginner. Then I saw notes of *Tom Marley* (see [Tom Marley's Homepage](http://www.math.unl.edu/~tmarley1/): Graded rings and modules). It is good. but it has a lot of exercises.  

What other references do you know about graded rings? Specially I want to have a intuitive look about it, and know its applications in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry.


Thank you very much.



graded rings and modules
The book `*"Graded Syzygies"* by *"Irena Peeva"*`. 


It starts with a grading on the polynomial ring. So it is good for a beginner. Preface of the book is expressive : 


The main goal of the book is to inspire the readers and develop
their intuition about syzygies and Hilbert functions. Research on
free resolutions and Hilbert functions is a core and beautiful area in
Commutative Algebra.
Many examples are given in order to illustrate and develop ideas
and key concepts.
The book contains open problems and conjectures...


