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Pretty much everything you need to know to do most everything you might want to do with Web-based publishing--all in a single book. In addition to the applications listed in the title, it covers multimedia software (Shockwave and Macromedia Director), creating search engines and indexing tools, management of Web site production, and more. The perfect book for folks who want to create Web sites with every conceivable bell and whistle! ... Read more

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Still relevant!
I just purchased this book, I am also a web designer, although it is already outdated the theories presented by the author makes this book relevant to newer versions of HTML etc.This book is still a must fordesigners and a would be CLASSIC!

Not for beginners
I bought this book after taking on the task of learning *gasp* all of the facets of web programming and design, hoping this would be currentinformation. A lot of it is. If you're still developing and writing HTML inthe 3.0 version. I was surprisingly let down by this part of the Unleashedseries, which is usually known for high quality info. Not that it isn't agood book, it's just out of date. ** Wondering how to get money back now**.. My advice.. keep looking. This one is just not current enough to beuseful for so much of what's new now. Sorry Mr. Stanek, et al.

Great, but that was 2 years ago.
This book was great when I first started reading it....2 years ago.The author was well organized and very informative in his descriptions.If youwant basic knowledge, and then to expand on present material, this is thebook for you.

Information is Too Old
Although this book has great content, the information is too outdated.According to this book Java and frames, are not supported by IE. This bookis still teaching HTML 2 and HTML 3 (not 3.2). Don't expect to learn thatmuch about Java and CGI from this book either because it explains what theyare more that it teaches how to create applets and scripts using them.

Lots of Information in one excellent book
Stanek did something 'heroic'. He wrote an overview in which every topic is written down in a clear and understandable way. The book is not just a summary, but it shows how several 'languages' could be used in web publishing, how to choose for a language, it's pros and cons, and how they can cooperate. It was about time that such a book was written, because many people could be overloaded with information without knowing what to do with it. By buying and reading this book you won't get 'overloaded'. Stanek takes you to a point from where he shows you what the possibilities are, what the differences are and how to make decisions in good design. For newbies and experienced people who are working in the field of webdesign, marketing and programming business a must! (Mr. Stanek, I owe you one..) ... Read more

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Sams Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML and XHTML in 21 Days, Fourth Edition is a new edition of the best-selling book that started the whole HTML/Web publishing phenomenon.

The entire book has been revised and refined to freshen up its appearance and to bring it up to date with current Web publishing practices and technologies.Yet all the original style, flavor, and features that have made this book so popular since its first edition are retained and expanded upon.

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Great book
Ok, my written english isn't good at all, but I'd just wanna say how much I love this book. I have been studying html and css for some time now, and I already knew something when I bought this book, and what I think great about it is that it's so detailed about how the things work in html, xhtml and css that it's like if I was learning everything from the beginning again, but this time knowing exactly what I was doing and why.

Well, that's it.. sorry for my english.

For both beginners and experts
I've taught HTML and e-commerce at the university level for about a decade now.This book is the best I have found.I use it as my personal reference.I require it for my classes.

It covers the essentials.It gives clear examples.It is organized in a logical order that works.It can be used by someone who has never tried to build a web page, and also has enough 'meat' so that those who have been building pages for years can find useful information and tips throughout.

I just wish I could find books on some of my other subjects that are as well written and organized as this.

Ok
This book is ok.I had to get it for a class.The writing is alittle hard to follow, but it is a good reference.

Great for beginners
I purchased this book to use in a class I was taking.I had no prior knowledge of HTML, but this book does an excellent job of introducing the reader to designing web pages.I found the chapters very easy to follow and the exercises were kind of fun as you got to practice what you just read about.I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to learn HTML.

BBB complaint going on
CD came damaged from xpresstext in which there is a large mark/scratch across the CD using priority shipping and after attempting to notify them and Amazon 4 times, no response until I contacted the BBB and Amazon will not help because I did complain to the BBB. Guess it is up to the BBB now. ... Read more

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Updated to reflect the latest changes in a fast-moving field, this step-by-step guide teaches HTML, the coding system a Web user needs to create a website. Includes tips on images, text formatting and fonts, interactive elements, and more. Even a beginner will be able to produce a Web page after only a few hours of practice.

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HTML Web Publishing 6-in-1 will cover all facets of Web page design, from HTML basics to "theories" of effective, attention-grabbing Web page creation.Regardless of what browser, system or other specialized requirements the reader is using, the book's more "generalized" approach will appeal to the widest possible audience.While there are several books on HTML design, the uniqueshort, easy-to-follow lesson style of the 6-in-1 guarantees the reader the fastest road to creating Web pages. ... Read more

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To bias
I bought this book recomended by some site. I quickly found out although it does go into some detail of Netscape browser it highly discourages people to use them and goes further by asking them to skip the netscape sections. This book encourages people to support Microsoft and encourages people to use code that is not compatible with other browsers in a since.

A lot of helpfull info in it but because of its bias strategy I give it a 2. Book is somewhat old now but decided to learn the older stuff so what I learned to code would be compatible with almost any browsers. Im gonna have to say I would discourage making this book a choice for your studies.

Great Intro Book
This book is a great for anyone wishing to learn HTML.It's clear and very informative.Beginner and intermediate HTML users will find it a great buy.

It's only short-coming is the absence of a list of tags and their uses."HTML 4" by Elizabeth Castro has this, and it is very useful for a quick reference.However the Castro Text is less suited for a beginner.

The 6 in 1 guide covers HTML, CSS, and DHTML as well or better than many texts that cover only one of these subjects.The book really explains why things are done, instead of showing you how to do something but not telling you why you'd want to do it.

You'll be very happy with the book if you're just starting out.

HTML Review
Excellent reference book for the beginner in web publishing. HTML is the only way to go and this book will give you a firm understanding of "how to do it". There are a lot of books on this subject, butthis is the one of choice.

Terrific book for beginners
This is a terrific book for beginners; it has clear, easy-to-understand examples and gives you info other books assume you already know; like how to actually PUBLISH your site; but it has a couple of shortcomings thatprevent me from giving it five stars.First, the section on VRML is acomplete waste.Secondly, the scripting sections leave a bit to bedesired, but they at least give you an introduction to basic scripting andDHTML.This is a good reference book for amateur web designers and afabulous starter course for HTML newbies; however, more advanced webdevelopers won't benefit at all from it; and even newbies will quicklyoutgrow it.That's a testament to how well it conveys the information!

The only HTML book you will ever need!
For the intermediate level HTML programmer, this book covers a wide variety of topics such as style sheets, dynamic HTML, scripting, table and frame design, etc.I refer to it constantly. ... Read more

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Designed to provide learners with a complete and solid understanding of XHTML, this book presents material in an easy-to-understand format, provides complete coverage of the theoretical as well as real-world application of the XHTML elements and attributes, and serves users as a complete reference. It includes important design reference showing browser sizes for margins, form input controls, fonts, etc. KEY TOPICS Specific chapter topics cover text formatting, colors, images, links, document structure, tables, image maps, frames, special effects, forms, cascading style sheets, and design.For Web Developers, Web Designers, and Internet Programmers or Developers. ... Read more

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The VRML book
Learn to design and create VRML and stunning 3D graphics for Web pages. Written in a straight, conversational style, the book includes complete coverage of the new VRML 2.0 specification and the wide array of VRML and3D graphics tools A greate book for enyone how are interested in VRML ... Read more

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Naturally, you should clear your schedule if you really want to learn VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) 2.0 in three weeks. You need to study carefully to become proficient in this language, which is the standard lingo for creating 3-D graphics and animations for the Web. Luckily, the authors of this book are careful to take you from basic VRML concepts to tricky scripting tasks quite smoothly, enabling you to build on each lesson as you go. And, of course, you can extend the 21 days to 210 if you want. At any rate, you learn how to build scenes and complex objects, define object behavior and interaction, create animations and special effects, and use collision detection. You can also learn how to create new node types and write VRML scripts. The book is intended for beginners, not programmers. In the appendices you get reference guides to VRML nodes, fields, and event types, as well as a glossary. A hybrid CD-ROM includes sample VRML worlds, HTML editors, and graphics utilities. ... Read more

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A very good book for VRML 2 Programmer
This was my first book for VRML2. Although I do lots of graphics programming in C/C++ and Open GL, I am sure that this book will be equally easy for those who want to start web 3D programming. If you know java script then this can be a good guide for VRML scripting. I would like to thank the author for his work. I did my entire project on VRML with the help of this book only ...

Great intro to VRML
Although I have some previous programming experience (2 C++ classes in college), I'm usually able to grasp the basic concepts pretty easily.This book is no exception, but it certainly isn't related to C++ or anything like that, so it really is like starting from the beginning to me.But itwas still easy to grasp the concepts (so far anyway, I'm only about 1/3through the book) and apply them following the author's exercises. CosmoPlayer (the VRML plugin for your browser) is in version 2.1 now (thebook's CD includes version 1.0) so a visit to cosmo software wouldbe good.Also, they make WYSIWYG editors for VRML, so don't think that youwon't be able to write VRML just because you can't remember all the code -I assume it's like a 3D Studio Max interface.

The only reason I didn'tgive this book 5 stars is because the author seems to assume you completelyunderstand everything the very first time he explains it to you.I've hadto go back and re-read several sections so that I could understandsomething later in the book, but I suppose if he kept explaining conceptsover and over again then the book would be twice as long.Great book ifyou're interested in the VRML world.

An excellent all round VRML reference book
I have read alot of the web3d/vrml books over the years, and this book is the best one I have read so far.The book starts with easy to understand concept and example to show you what VRML can do, and what VRML ispossible. It is suitable for both beginnerand advance users. Thecomplimentary CD-ROM is very helpful and is a great time saver for anyonewho wants to use the example and script in the book. This is the best VRMLbook I have read so far.

Great Introduction into VRML2
This book is a great introduction to VRML2.Clear concise and will take you through the basic building blocks for programming VRML worlds.However it dosen't cover Java integration, which I believe is needed if you want tomake an advanced world.If only all computing guides were this logical andclear!great introduction

absolutely excellent introduction to VRML
After reading this book cover to cover, I felt the following: The book isclearly written.It provides an absolutely excellent introduction to VRML. It follows a logical step by step progression."sams net"should be proud of this one. This is the best introduction to VRML I haveseen on the market. ... Read more

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HTML, or hypertext mark-up language, is the standard for all world wide web pages throughout the world. With HTML 3.0 new features have been added and in addition VRML, the virtual reality mark-up language, is also attracting attention to enable browsers to move through "virtual reality" web sites. This book provides a reference guide to both HTML and VRML modelled on the author's previous successful reference guides to AutoCad. Each HTML and VRMl command is given a description, its syntax, and examples of its use.
- Visual snapshots of each markup in use.- Each HTML tag is marked with its version number to highlight the new 3.0 features.- Covers all the known VRML tags for 2.0.- Examples cover related and optional attributes. ... Read more

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CSS is finally supported by all modern web browsers, empowering Web designers to do what they've been hungering to do for years: control layout more precisely, use color more effectively, and expand typographic options beyond the frustrating limitations of the past. So where to begin? Where can you get design-focused instruction on CSS while learning the technical details?

Cascading Style Sheets: The Designer's Edge is precisely the resource you've been looking for. Written by renowned web designer Molly Holzschlag, this book begins with an in-depth look at structured markup, both XHTML and CSS. It then explains how to use CSS to achieve specific design goals involving typography, color, layout, and more. Finally, it deconstructs a series of impressive designs, showing you how the authors used CSS to maximize their efficiency and get exactly the right effect.

Key topics you'll learn about include:
* Writing valid XHTML
* Authoring effective CSS rules
* Working with classes and IDs
* Validating your CSS
* Creating great typographical designs with CSS
* Using CSS for backgrounds, borders, and color
* Creating multiple link styles
* Using absolute positioning
* Working with relative positioning
* Positioning with float
* Creating great CSS layouts ... Read more

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Too Much Fluff
At first glance, I was attracted to this book by its sleek page design. The information is well-organized, sections and chapters are clearly labeled, and there are full-color images included. But upon reading through just part of it, I was disappointed by the amount of pure "fluff" that is included! There is too much info about the history of the internet and html, which I think most people reading this book will already have a handle on. Also, code samples are repeated multiple times, adding a few lines each time, which is totally unnecessary. Finally, there are WAY too many typos! I think a monkey was the editor.

Another complaint I have is that the book doesn't get into the really fun, unique things that you can do with CSS. For a book that claims to be aimed at designers, the samples given are amazingly dull. Don't expect to be wowed! Only in the last two or three chapters are some more advanced techniques shown, and there is no code or explanation of how it's done. (Although a website IS given, and it is accessible at the time that I write this.) Maybe if the book wasn't so redundant about the basics, there would have more room to explain!

Now, having aired my complaints, there are some things I like about the book. Having thumbed through several other CSS manuals, including the much touted Eric Meyers books, I was struck by this books clear explanations and step-by-step examples. It is appropriate for beginners, who won't want to be presented with pages and pages of code. Pictures and colorful borders/highlighting liven up the text.

In sum, I definitely wouldn't pay list price of $45 for this book, but a nice used copy would be great for the beginner CSS writer.

Great Book! Terrible Proofreader!
This is perhaps the best book I've seen on style sheets. It isn't overpowering in an attempt to cover EVERYTHING. The author does an outstanding job of showing just how simple style sheets can be. Many other books leave you with the impression that CSS is just another complex web discipline. For me, something very simply expressed in this book suddenly made me "get it" - The fact that background images and colors can be applied to ANY block-level element. This opens up all kinds of design possibilities. My site's table-based layout was so deeply nested that you had to search long and hard just to find the appropriate table data cell to place a sentence in. With this book, which has an entire chapter devoted to deconstructing a table-based layout and reconstructing it with CSS, I was able to reduce my site's pages down to a fraction of their original size, and now the mark-up for those pages looks more like an easy to read text document than a nightmare of table tags. The site looks exactly as intended in all browsers I've tried and has a pristine and sharp appearance. The changeover was fast and easy, and now, because of CSS, changes are as simple as changing a sentence in a document.
My only complaint with this book is that it had a great number of errors in the manuscript: Things like "and" just appearing in the middle of a sentence out of context. It appears that nobody proofread this manuscript. If someone did, he or she needs to go into a different line of work. Proofreaders can't be skimmers. Although this was annoying, and a shame in a large, colorful work, the author's ability to convey the material still came through. Her work was five-star. Sybex's work on getting it ready for print was 2-star at best. Still, it is definitely worth buying and is truly a concise, problem-solving book.

Excellent primer on CSS
I grabbed this book at Barnes & Noble and sat in the cafe with a cup of coffee just to check it out. 2 hours later I felt like I had just learned an amazing amount of information.

When I got home I started reading the reviews of this book on Amazon and was dumbfounded by the criticism of this book.

This book is fantastic for the person who hates "computer talk" books. You know what I'm talking about... books that are written so dryly and by people who write so technically that you can barely understand anything you are reading.

This book is like a breath of fresh air. The fact that the author provides a history of SGML, HTML, XHTML, CSS and such is great because it givesyou an underlying basis of knowledge, a foundation from which to grow.

Her style of writing is conversational, perhaps a bit repetitive but that helps drive home the concepts. I did not find it distracting at all. I like this style of writing because it helps me to learn better. The book takes a measured, logical approach to the subject. I put this book down realizing that I had LEARNED the fundamentals of CSS without any confusion whatsoever.

This book is not intended for people already familiar with CSS concepts. It is best for newbies to the subject. I've looked at a lot of CSS books and I would rate this as one of the best I've ever read. Even better than the knowledgable Eric Meyer books. I prefer this author's style of writing compard to Eric's. However, Eric's books are more comprehensive and are better suited for taking you to the next level.

The biggest negative with this book is that there arenumerous typos and errors. an astute reader may pick them out quite easily but it is a very poor reflection on the publisher and that is why I can only rate this book a 4.

Solid and Worthwhile Introduction to CSS
For someone new to CSS (and whose genes are not coded in hexadecimal), this is exactly the right book.Instead of providing a semi-random survey of a given technology or an exhaustive listing of its syntax (as so many other computer authors do), this author seeks to provide her readers with an understanding of that technology.Using clear and simple examples, she leads her readers through HTML, XHTML, and CSS in a way that provides a beginner with a solid foundation for understanding how best to approach web page design with CSS.

With this understanding in place, the reader will then be ready to move on to the "Technical Reference Manuals of CSS" that many of the other reviewers of this book seem to wish they had bought instead.

Beginners only - and wait for next edition
This book is very beautiful, printed on high quality paper, with high quality screen shots. But it is boring, by repeating the simplest things over and over. If you need to be guided by hand and can't remember what was written on the previous page, you need this book. If you have the slightest idea about CSS already you should put your money elsewhere.

This book could easily be 30% (or more!) smaller. Every sample is repeated, adding one new line to the styles or HTML at the time. Even dummy text is repeated: one half page dummy text is repeated four times! I didn't buy this book to read poetry (or whatever it is).

At the end of the book there's a display of the "gurus" web sites - but not a single line of CSS to show what they did to achieve this! The author doesn't even use her own web site as an example. She could have shown how she built it and why (assuming she knows...?)

I'm sure the author knows CSS inside out (much better than I do). But this book is not for designers nor for implementers. There are no useful, complete samples - a total of seven pages deal with "Experimenting with layout"!!!

Things that are not addressed in this book:
Using alternate style sheets
How to use :focus
The future of CSS - a heads up on CSS2 would have been nice.
How to use attribute selectors (the book says: "The level of control that can be gained by using this type of selector is quite amazing when you think about it". I thought about it, but still think the book should have shown me why it is so "amazing")
How to create ANY layout - you can find the two mentioned on the web in 0.01 second using Google.

Finally, Sybex did a poor job proof reading this book (if they did it!). Beginners should not (and can not?) find and correct errors in code. I wrote Sybex to tell them about 12 specific problems between page 43 and 83 (there are plenty more). They replied "Sorry you didn't like it." ... Read more

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VRML is building the real Cyberspace and is the key to transforming the Internet into an interactive world full of 3-D graphics.Take an inside look at the features and functions of VRML, and find out why VRML has become the standard for graphic visualization and interaction on the Internet.Contains a CD-ROM with VRML browsers and fully functioning VRML world building tools. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

This book is a great introduction to 3d modeling
I am a heavy reader of computer programming/WWW books and, naturally, this book caught my eye. It is great. It gives a lot of tangent facts about 3d graphics modeling on the whole, the web, the history of VRML, and gives examples of common VRML nodes. You will learn a lot more than VRML from this book. However, you will not learn enough VRML coding to really get you satisfied, and should find another more "hardcore" VRML book to supplement this one.

nice starting point
If you know nothing about VRML, this book is very useful. If you know a little, this book tells you more. But you can't get into the core of VRML with only this book. ... Read more

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Your quick introduction to the new Web publishing language designed to bring 3-D images to the fast-growing Web environment. This guide is your fast, authoritative resource on the 3-D Internet from the publishers of VRWorld Magazine. ... Read more

Book Description
Part of the New Perspectives Series, this text offers a case-based, problem-solving approach to Web site creation using HTML. Includes coverage of XHTML, Web page design and tables. ... Read more

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Definately great for learning on your own
This book is GREAT for self study.I orignally had bought it for a class at college.I found myself reading the book in class instead of listening to the lecture and with some practice at home I was able to learn the firstfour weeks of the class in only a few days.This book is a very good bookfor beginners.The author is very good about explaining the concepts ofHTML by using one main example for each new skill being taught.He couldhave went a little more in depth with frames, but I have yet to find a bookthat explains how to make frames very easily.The author also touches abit of javascript which was nice.Definately worth the money.

Good Beginner Book
This book is good for a programmer entering to Web Design. The book gives illustratives examples explaining various facets of HTML and web page design. Explains the concept of table, links, frames very well. Must buythis book if you want to do web programming

Excellent for a self-study course!
I thought that this book was very comprehensive and easy to follow.I loved the way they set up a specific case for each tutorial so that you were creating web pages as you learned the new material.

A good Book.
This is a good introductory book.Comprehensive and well organized ... Read more

Book Description
Includes data disk.

HTML 4.0 Intermediate is a continuation of HTML 4.0 Fundamentals. This course teaches students how to create Web sites using more advanced features of HTML 4.0. This full-day course exposes students to frames, advanced frame layout, linking frames, tables, and formatting and nesting tables.

HTML 4.0 Intermediate focuses on the following topics:
Frames
Mixing frame rows and columns
Linking frames
Creating nav bars with linked frames
The NAME and TARGET attributes
New inline frames
Tables
Creating page columns with tables
Spanning table cells over rows and columns
Embedding images and lists in table cells
Nesting tables within tables
Adding color to table cells and rows
Other advanced table functions
Other new features of HTML 4.0
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HTML 4.0 Intermediate
The content of the book was easy to understand.Geared toward users with a very basic knowledge of HTML. The layout and format were excellent. My only problem with this book was that the data disk enclosed with the bookdid not match the exercises.I had the same problem with the Fundamentalsbook.I worked around the problem and got the full effect of the lessonsanyway. ... Read more

Book Description
WYSIWYG Web page editors like Claris Home Page, Netscape Composer and Microsoft FrontPage have made it extremely easy to create and edit Web pages.No longer do aspiring Web publishers have to have an extensive understanding of HTML, scrip-Create a Web page without HTMLthe book steps the reader through the process using Claris Home Pagea leading WYSIWYG Web page editor for novices-New edition is updated, improved upon and expanded to cover Claris Home Page 3.0 and recent developments in Web page technologies-Windows and Macintosh CD-ROM includes a fully licensed copy of Claris Home Page Lite and a collection of graphics, template, and examples from the authorDownload Description
A quick, easy-to-understand tutorial on how to create great-looking Web pages without any HTML or coding. Steps the reader through the process of creating Web pages - without HTML - using Netscape Composer, an easy-to-use WYSIWYG Web page editor for novices. New edition is updated, improved upon and expanded to cover the latest version of Netscape Composer. Book has lifetime sales of over 130,000 units and more than $1 million. WYSIWYG Web page editors like Netscape Composer, Microsoft FrontPage, and many others have made it extremely easy to create and edit Web pages. No longer do aspiring Web publishers have to have an extensive understanding of HTML, scripting languages, and CGI scripting. Sams Teach Yourself to Create Web Pages in 24 Hours, 4/E teaches the beginning Web page author just what he needs to know to get a Web page up in the shortest time possible, using the tools that come packaged on the book's CD. It starts out by introducing the reader to the included WYSIWYG tool (Netscape Composer), and moves into the steps necessary to design, create, and publish a page on the World Wide Web. The reader does not need to know anything about HTML. Ned Snell is a computer author, journalist, and trainer. Known for his clear, friendly writing style and his ability to explain complex topics to novices, he is the author of Sams Teach Yourself the Internet in 24 Hours, Easy Web Pages, and several other Internet, Windows, and Microsoft Office books. ... Read more

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in 24 hours or even far less
This is a great book to learn how to create your own website. It teaches you all the basic skills in 24 chapters of 1 hour each. However, if you have any basic knowledge of MS office programs, you can do each chapter in about 30-45 minutes. Also, because of the rational order of the chapters, you do not have to wait for the last chapter before you can start creating your own web pages.

The Dutch version that I was using came with FrontPage Express on the accompanying CD-Rom and even though my website is by this time already 8 megs, it is still the program I am using instead of the very expensive full version of FrontPage. So this book was awfully good value for money. And making a website is real fun, so try it!

in 24 hours or even far less
This is a great book to learn how to create your own website. It teaches you all the basic skills in 24 chapters of 1 hour each. However, if you have any basic knowledge of MS office programs, you can do each chapter in about 30-45 minutes. Also, because of the rational order of the chapters, you do not have to wait for the last chapter before you can start creating your own web pages.
The Dutch version that I was using came with FrontPage Express on the accompanying CD-Rom and even though my website is by this time already 8 megs, it is still the program I am using instead of the very expensive full version of FrontPage. So this book was awfully good value for money. And making a website is real fun, so try it!

reviews are WRONG....this book focuses on FrontPage Express!
I bought this book because I wanted help working with Netscape Composer. The reviews indicate that this book focuses on this shortware. Unfortunately, the Second Edition (1999) does mentions Netscape Composer twice and includes ONE page discussing Composer. The rest of the book deals with use of FrontPage Express. I'll be returning this disappointment.

I was clueless!
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Had to laugh; that's me! I've got grandkids this kids age. I checked this out atthe library, renewed it twice, and had to HAVE it. I especially liked thatit's equally good for Macs and those others. This got me through getting myfirst web site up and running -- I don't intend to use it for marketing oranything else high traffic. This book gave me everything I needed as wellas some pointers about how to go further if I ever want to.

View from a Novice Website creator
I find this book very helpful for someone who has not ventured into Web creation as yet. It gives pointers on how to put your site together, alerts you to the fact that "not all browsers are the same" and you need to be diverse in what you produce.The references and glossary are verygood.I would highly recommend this book to get your site started.Whenyou have gotten your feet wet, then you can move on with confidence to morehigh-powered web building. ... Read more

Book Description
As HTML evolves into XML and XMHL, there's a clear need for a book that takes the beginning web programmer from the basics through the most current coding practices. HTML and XHTML: Creating Web Pages does this and more by building a solid knowledge base that allows the creation of industry-compliant code. With a focus on valid HTML tag structures, the book employs the W3 transitional standards, ensuring proper display of your web pages in the maximum number of currently-supported browsers. Online validation of the book's code and the results of the exercises and projects teaches a structured way to write efficient, effective, and technically accurate HTML web pages.Creating the Basic Document; Hyperlinks; Cascading Style Sheets; Tables; Forms; Frames; Alignment/Placement&#151;DIVs; Scripts; Applets; Meta Tags; Usability and Accessibility; Doing More with XHTML.For the beginning web programmer, and for schools and corporate training environments. ... Read more

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Excellent resource.
I have been in the web design arena for over five years and I am always looking for new book to enhance my knowledge base. I am also an instructor and also I am looking for book to make my classes better. This book covers both objectives and makes learning easier in the process.

Starting off the 440 page book is the basics of both HTML and XHTML with using and working with body text, headings and images. Working with links and URLs through relative and absolute references is nexton the list of topics covered.

There is a very good section for the use ofand creation of CSS both internal and external sheets. Tables, lists, forms and Frames take up the next several chapters with techniques to make the work easier and save time.

Then comes client side scripting, adding sights and sounds through different multimedia techniques. I was very impressed with the meta tag and search engine use sections. The book goes ina step-by-step instruction method with screen shots, notes and tips to help along the way.

The book comes with four projects that when completed will give you a much greater understanding of the world of web design. Also included is a cd-rom with practice files and with everything together you have a very complete package to work with. ... Read more

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Cascading Style Sheets For Dummies covers the essentials you need to know to incorporate CSS technology into Web projects. This friendly guide covers the enhanced features of the technology that allows you to have total control over the look and feel of your Web projects. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Title Should Say "By Dummies"!
This is absolutely the worst book I have ever attempted to read.I agree with the other reviewers' remarks concerning the author's cutesy feeble attempts at humor.More irritating, however, is his failure to describe adequately the topics on which he touches, and the organization of the book is poor.He tells you part of something in one chapter, and maybe another part of it in another chapter - or not at all.When you apply the instructions he provides, the result often doesn't work, and there is nothing in the book to help you figure out why.

Most of the section headings are extremely stupid puns.Now, I have nothing against puns, mind you, but there is an enormous difference between a smart pun and a stupid one.Damon Dean must not be able to get the smart ones.Yet from a navigational standpoint, using puns in headings is really stupid.The headings are what a reader relies on to locate a topic.Any competent writer knows that.When puns are used in the headings, the reader is at a real loss about the subsumed topic, which completely defeats the purpose of the headings in the first place.

The old adage "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with B. S." no doubt applies here.Generally when a speaker or writer succeeds only in confusing the audience, it's because he doesn't know what he's talking about.I would venture to say that that is the case with Damon Dean.

If this were the only book a person had for learning how to use cascading style sheets, he would give up on the subject altogether before he got halfway through.I, for one, will never waste my money on a "For Dummies" book again!

Only if you really are a dummy!
While it's true that the Dummies series are supposed to provide a way for the less-proficient to easily get their feet wet, this installment is so annoyingly scripted as to be headache-inducing. The author attempts to lighten the load by injecting humor into the book. But the jokes are bad and they mostly just clutter the author's run-on sentences. The text is so cutesy at times I found myself actually getting fatigued reading it. This book could be simplified and probably cut down by 50 pages if the author would dispense with the "funny" interjections and just focus on the topic.

Of course, it's just a beginner's guide, so the book serves no practical reference purpose after you get through it.

Who edited this book?
The writing in this book is muddy, and like another reviewer here, I had to buy a second book to figure out what this book was saying. Since Dummies books are for beginners, a logical order running from easy to difficult should be used. This author is all over the place.

The above is bad enough, then add to this the obvious fact that the book was merely spell-checked but never looked at by an editor (or at least by one who knows grammar and syntax).

The code isn't consistent, and the index has errors.

Don't buy this book. It was obviously pushed out the publisher's door without any attempt to make sure customers get their money's worth. Don't you get ripped off too.

Wow - amazing this ever got published!
The author mingles in many personal remarks which clutters the content substantially, making for a difficult, annoying read.After finding another introductory & intermediate CSS book, & then comparing the two, I can honestly say CSS For Dummies is not organized well, has examples which do not contain vital information or a variety of applications.Based on other books I've owned & read, this book is a poor choice when learning CSS.

Worst of all, there was at least one sample file on the included CD where illegal [chemical] use was cited in the text (see Ch8_fixed.html on the CD - the author writes about "being pissed", and taking [a chemical]).Examples as this clearly make the book an undesirable selection - especially for youth trying to learn CSS.There are simply no reasons for either using offensive language or blatant references to illegal [chemical] use in a book like this.

I'll never buy another "Dummies" book again.

too many mistakes
Full of errors and mistakes -- not only this, but the author is impossible to follow.Had to buy another book on the topic.Stay away. ... Read more

Book Description

Did you know that all the tools you need to create great web pages are free, and they are built right into Windows XP or are available online? Sams Teach Yourself to Create Web Pages All in One will show you how to use these different tools to create a variety of web pages. Preston Gralla, best-selling author of more than two dozen books about computers and the Internet, and Matt Brown, editor of more than 20 Dreamweaver and Photoshop books, will walk you through how to quickly and inexpensively create certain types of popular web pages, such as:

• A personal or family home page
• eBay listings and shops to buy and sell merchandise
• Web logs to impart news, information and observations

If you are not looking to make a huge investment in software, technology or time, but you want to quickly and easily get up-to-speed on how to create basic types of web pages, Sams Teach Yourself to Create Web Pages All in One is just the book you've been waiting for!

Customer Reviews (2)

Good for a beginner on a PC
Creating Web Pages by Preston Gralla and Matt Brown (ISBN 0-672-32690-6) does start out well. It gives one a great overview of what the internet is and how it works. The book then proceeds to explain the basics of HTML and how to plan out a website in very comprehensive and understandable language. After the first three chapters, you have to skip ahead to find out how to effectively prepare and add graphics to your pages. In between, there are chapters dealing with building websites on Geocities or using Yahoo PageBuilder or Netscape Composer to actually build your site. The problem I had is that everything is really geared to PC - Window based users. I have a MAC and there is really nothing in the author's approach to show that things change and that there are differences between the MAC and PC platforms and how pages may appear.

The last third of the book deals with eBay listings and Blogs. The section about eBay is pretty extensive, giving the reader all sorts of helpful information about everything from finding items to sell to preparing effective graphics to post to pricing and effective ad copy writing. If interested in opening an eBay store, this is a great resource to turn to. Again, the authors explain things thoroughly and in an easy to read manner.

Finally, there is a section about Blogs, which was interesting, since I have never really had a clear understanding of what a Blog was. So while helpful, not something I am interested in creating.

Overall, the book is good for a beginner with a PC. It is excellent if you want to sell on eBay. If you are a MAC user, I'd recommend finding another book.

iconic usages
As the web has grown, several modalities of usage have become iconic. In response, Gralla and Brown explain 4 of these. To be sure, entire books are devoted to eBay alone, for instance. But this AllInOne text steps back and offers a consistent thematic understanding. Based on being able to make a web page.

The early part of the book goes over HTML basics. You need mastery of this to proceed. The book then gives the 4 modalities as case studies. You may well not want to learn all of them. But if you are reading this, you're probably interested in at least one. The utility of the exposition is to show how learning the chapters for that can give you skills transferable to the other topics.

Now of these topics, blogging has the skimpiest coverage. This might reflect its realities. Most blogs afford you some graphics that you can alter, as a blogger. Like uploading images. But blogging is primarily textual.

The eBay section is far more extensive. For some of you, it may also be the most compelling. Since unlike the other modalities, this is about directly making money. To this ends, if you are interested in this section, read the descriptions about using images in your auctions. Of all the actions you can do as a seller, providing a good image of your item has been shown, on average, to yield higher bids. This also nicely ties into an earlier section of the book, that discusses using Photoshop to improve your digital photos. ... Read more

Amazon.com
Taking its name from the Silicon Graphics/Sony/World Makers VRML 2.0 proposal, Exploring Moving Worlds outlines the feature and syntax transition from VRML 1.x to 2.0. Like many other VRML books, this handbook begins with background information and history. Exploring Moving Worlds then quickly jumps into a description of the "tool that is VRML." The bulk of the book's 260 pages outlines the technical underpinnings of the tool, with a focus on how the specifications have changed. This focus will be most useful to seasoned VRML 1.x users who are seeking to make the transition to the latest release.

It is the last chapter of Exploring Moving Worlds that makes this publication stand out from the crowd. The author wraps up all of the intense technical tutelage with a smart segment on the importance of design in creating 3-D worlds. VRML developers of all experience levels stand to benefit from the book's insightful discussions of everything from user interface to cooperative Web-object development. ... Read more

Book Description
Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Inside you'll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 100 key HTML tasks, including:

• Setting up a Web page
• Reducing image resolution
• Creating a link to an FTP site
• Adding an embedded sound
• Creating radio buttons
• Creating an inline frame
• Adding JavaScript to a Web page
• Adding a hit counter
• Creating an internal stylesheet
• Creating an XML declaration

Customer Reviews (14)

learn html fast
this is a great beginners book that will get you creating web pages fast. easy to understand. Tons of visual examples of your tasks at hand, plus it includes a cd-rom with web development tools. a good buy!

buy this now!!!
As a newcomer to html this book allowed me to learn most basic html functions in about a week. the format of "here is the code=here is what happens" allows this beginner text to become an excellent resource for writing in html. visit http://www.htmlgoodies.com for extra help in this area. if you are logically-oriented then this book is excellent. only problem is : not in total compliance with the w3c standards (which take about 10 minutes to comply with...nest properly!!!). bar none the best i have seen.
--ben

Great book for beginners!
I absolutely love this book. I learn best in a hands on environment but being able to see all the pictures they provided worked just as well. I actually got this book to go with a class I took with BNU online and have loved it all. Each topic is only a few pages long and it's easy to reference when you just need a quick peek to refresh your memory. I love the fact that the book gets right to the point and doesn't waste my time with fluff and information I'm not really interested in. This is a great book for beginners and perfect if you want to learn the basics to creating your own web page. I already have one for myself and am now going to have the opportunity to create two for friends who are going into business. Definately worth every penny.

Wonderful start to learn HTML
I have been working with HTML for nearly four years, but to teach it to a beginner is often mind boggling for it is like learning another language - worse, it is code and tags not words for people to relate to, for it is often intimidating to people wanting to learn but are floored when they first start.

This is THE book for people starting out.It covers all aspects in easy to understand terms, the directions are simply, clear step-by-step with screen shots, so you can see precisely what they are taking about.

Comes with a CD ROM as well.You will be creating web pages in no time at all and keep this to repeatedly refer to as you grow in skill.

This is a GREAT book
This book is extremely well organized.In fact, this book is so well constructed that it works perfectly as both a learning guide and a reference manual, later on.Each chapter is a single topic and only 1 to 3 pages in length.All topics are illustrated with examples.The examples are explained with the appropriate portions of the example text circled, so there is no confusion as to what the author is referring to.In the vast wasteland of computer books, this one stands out as how it should be done! ... Read more