some max tute links

http://chrishusein.com/index.php/2007/04/16/3d-sharks/

http://chrishusein.com/index.php/category/3d-tutorials/

http://cg-india.com/tutorials/3dsmax_tutorials.html

http://www.3dnuts.com/tutorials/mat_glass.shtml

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.html