The document introduces the Panels module for Drupal, which allows customizing layouts and placing content in a drag-and-drop interface. It recommends downloading the Panels and CTools modules to begin using Panels. CTools provides context about the current page. The demonstration will show how to use Panels for the front page, landing pages, overriding nodes, and using mini-panels instead of blocks. Additional modules are recommended and the document encourages further exploration of Panels capabilities.

1. Panels: An Introduction