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 *Marley*. 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.