Web Design in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition is an excellent reference for HTML 4.01 tags (including tables, frames, forms, color, and cascading style sheets) with special attention given to browser support, platform idiosyncrasies, and standards. You'll also find lots of updated information on using graphics, multimedia, audio and video, and advanced technologies such Dynamic HTML, Javascript, and XML, as well as new chapters on XHTML, WML, and SMIL. This book is an indispensable tool for web designers and authors of all levels.
Web Design in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition includes:
Our popular reference, Web Design in a Nutshell, is one of the first books to capture this new web landscape with an edition that's been completely rewritten and expanded to reflect the state of the art. In addition to being an authoritative reference for (X)HTML and Cascading Style Sheets, this book also provides an overview of the unique requirements of designing for the Web and gets to the nitty-gritty of JavaScript and DOM Scripting, web graphics optimization, and multimedia production. It is an indispensable tool for web designers and developers of all levels.
The third edition covers these contemporary web design topics:
Organized so that readers can find answers quickly, Web Design in a Nutshell, Third Edition helps experienced designers come up to speed quickly on standards-based web design, and serves as a quick reference for those already familiar with the new standards and technology.
There are many books for web designers, but none that address such a wide variety of topics. Find out why nearly half a million buyers have made this the most popular web design book available.
n Learning Web Design, author Jennifer Niederst shares the knowledge she's gained from years of web design experience, both as a designer and a teacher. This book starts from the beginning-- defining the Internet, the Web, browsers, and URLs -- so you don't need to have any previous knowledge about how the Web works. After reading this book, you'll have a solid foundation in HTML, graphics, and design principles that you can immediately put to use in creating effective web pages.
In the second edition, Jennifer has updated the book to cover style sheets and reflect current web standards. She has also added exercises that help you to learn various techniques and short quizzes that make sure you're up to speed with key concepts. The companion CD-ROM contains material for all the exercises in the book, as well as trial versions of Fireworks® MX, and HomeSite™ 5; Adobe Photoshop® 7, ImageReady® 7, and BBEdit 7.*
Learning Web Design, 2nd Edition:
* Fireworks and HomeSite are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, ImageReady, and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
If you are looking for a complete site design solutions book, this is not it—but if you are seeking a book to help you solve many common problems—then this book will serve as a useful tool for you.
— Nate Klaiber
Pro CSS and HTML Design Patterns is a reference book and a cookbook on how to style web pages using CSS and XHTML. It contains 350 ready–to–use patterns (CSS and XHTML code snippets) you can copy and paste into your code. Each pattern can be combined with other patterns to create an unlimited number of solutions.
Each pattern works reliably in all major browsers without the need for browser hacks.
The book shows how to
The book’s layout, with a pattern’s example on the left page and its explanation on the right, makes it easy to find a pattern and study it without having to flip between pages. The book is also readable from cover to cover, with topics building carefully upon previous topics.
A software developer can use this book to learn CSS for the first time. A designer familiar with CSS can use this book to master CSS and XHTML. If you are completely new to coding or completely new to CSS and XHTML, you may want to read an introductory book on CSS and XHTML first.
You can interact with all the examples in the book at www.cssDesignPatterns.com.
Secrets of Successful Web Sites : Project Management on the World Wide Web by David Siegel
This book is by the same David Siegel who wrote the first book above. It covers ground not addressed in his Killer Web Sites book. The book provides you with an overview of what's involved in creating a larger site - ones where there are contractual responsibilities, demanding clients, budgets, and schedules.
A number of sites are used as case studies which, while now quite dated, are enlightening on the processes involved in their creation. The book's strength is that it explains that successfully managing a larger web project requires well developed business skills and not just good intentions.
Here's a tip: If you are a web developer with a client who fails to appreciate the amount of work and skills that go into creating a successful site - buy the client a copy of this book and lock them in a room until they've read it.
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HTML 4 for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide by Elizabeth Castro
At the time I'm writing this, this book ranked 29th in sales of all books at amazon.com! The reason: It is good. It is a comprehensive guide to using HTML. The book is suitable for the beginner but it also an excellent reference for the professional. The reason: Each topic is concise, well structured, and well written - qualities needed by readers no matter their experience. The other thing that makes it good for beginners is that assumes no prior knowledge of HTML.
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The Non-Designer's Web Book : An Easy Guide to Creating, Designing, and Posting Your Own Web Site
Robin Williams, John Tollett (Contributor)
Are you a beginner when it comes to web design? We all have to start someplace and if you're looking for a basic book on web design this could be just what you need. It is intended for beginners. It's focus is on helping you create and get a site online. It assumes you'll use a program like Adobe PageMill, Claris Home Page, or Microsoft FrontPage to create your pages rather than from scratch with HTML. It is organized a bit like a course with quizzes at the end of each chapter. They help you make sure you understand the essentials prior to proceeding to the next chapter.
The book treats the subject matter a little more seriously than Creating Web Pages for Dummies (3rd Ed) by Bud E. Smith and Arthur Bebak. For instance, The Non-Designer's Web Book assumes you'll enjoy learning without a couple of stupid jokes on every page. If you need jokes to learn get the book for dummies.
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