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HTML for the World Wide Web, Fifth Student Edition, with XHTML and CSSHTML for the World Wide Web, Fifth Student Edition, with XHTML and CSS by Elizabeth Castro
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One of the basic books. HTML is the place to start with. Provides a neat introduction to the technology that brought www in place. Great focused examples as the author walks you through the topic.
creative html design.2 (2nd Edition)creative html design.2 (2nd Edition) by Lynda Weinman
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Clever and light foundation to creative use of HTML.
XHTML Black Book: A Complete Guide to Mastering XHTMLXHTML Black Book: A Complete Guide to Mastering XHTML by Steven Holzner
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XHTML is the new standard for basic mark-up of the web documents. This book indeed gets you the hold of the language.
Dynamic Html in ActionDynamic Html in Action by Eric M. Schurman
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One of good introductions to Dynamic HTML available. Written at the time when DHTML itself was being established, this book provides an easy-pace guide.
Dynamic HTML: The Definitive Reference (2nd Edition)Dynamic HTML: The Definitive Reference (2nd Edition) by Danny Goodman
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A comprehensive reference to the art of manipulating elements of the web page for creative effect.
Designing with JavaScript, 2nd EditionDesigning with JavaScript, 2nd Edition by Nick Heinle
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This book is quiet creative in introducing Javascript to the beginnners while it does take time and effort to explain basic programming parlance. And does it well.
JavaScript Examples Bible: The Essential Companion to JavaScript BibleJavaScript Examples Bible: The Essential Companion to JavaScript Bible by Danny Goodman
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Danny Goodman provides ready examples of how effective interactivity is integrated for a satisfying user experience.
How the Internet Works (7th Edition)How the Internet Works (7th Edition) by Preston Gralla
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $0.58
Designers need to understand the basics of internet. This one is great place to start with.
How to Set-Up and Maintain a Web Site (2nd Edition)How to Set-Up and Maintain a Web Site (2nd Edition) by Lincoln D. Stein
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Legendary and essential, I think. Probably it needs an update.
Web Style Guide: Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites, Second EditionWeb Style Guide: Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites, Second Edition by Patrick J. Lynch
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An essential guide to the real aspect of the design of webpages. A smart thin volume at a great price for webpage creators who want to learn some essentials of design world.
Web Design on a ShoestringWeb Design on a Shoestring by Carrie Bickner
Buy used from: $2.41
The name of the book itself is a perfect description for what to expect. We needed this book.
Don't Make Me Think! A Common Sense Approach to Web UsabilityDon't Make Me Think! A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug
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A blunt reminder of the necessity to keep user-interactivity in practice when designing for others.
Information Architecture for the World Wide WebInformation Architecture for the World Wide Web by Louis Rosenfeld
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Comprehensive approach to what is called information architecture. An essential.
Defensive Design for the Web: How to improve error messages, help, forms, and other crisis pointsDefensive Design for the Web: How to improve error messages, help, forms, and other crisis points by Matthew Linderman
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $9.25
Hands-on guide to improve the user experience. A very focused approach.
The Design of Sites: Patterns, Principles, and Processes for Crafting a Customer-Centered Web ExperienceThe Design of Sites: Patterns, Principles, and Processes for Crafting a Customer-Centered Web Experience by Douglas K. van Duyne
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This book proceeds almost as if one is on the web itself. Organized in small well linked chunks for every aspect of web design.
Web Bloopers: 60 Common Web Design Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them (Interactive Technologies)Web Bloopers: 60 Common Web Design Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them (Interactive Technologies) by Jeff Johnson
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When things go wrong in design of home page! This one shows it is all too common to make that mistake... and how not to make one.
Building Dynamic Web Sites with Macromedia Studio MX 2004Building Dynamic Web Sites with Macromedia Studio MX 2004 by Tom Green
Buy new: $45.00 / Used from: $0.04
The new 'Studio' of technologies from Macromedia put control in the designer's hands. This book depicts how versatile the design suite is.
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Web Application RecipesMacromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Web Application Recipes by Joseph Lowery
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Well-cooked recipes for designes who use Macromedia's Dreamweaver (Latest Version). Has necessary stuff for technically advanced pages.
Search Engine VisibilitySearch Engine Visibility by Shari Thurow
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Fact: Search engines may determine a substantial amount to success of websites and webpages in the site. The ground reality need to considered in labeling the pages.
Search Engine Advertising: Buying Your Way to the Top to Increase SalesSearch Engine Advertising: Buying Your Way to the Top to Increase Sales by Catherine Seda
Buy new: $24.26 / Used from: $0.18
How to increase hits by search engines. After all, people with search until they find a satisfactory service provider.
Speed Up Your Site: Web Site OptimizationSpeed Up Your Site: Web Site Optimization by Andrew B. King
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This book is all about improvising every technical aspect of your website; HTML, XHTML, Scripts, CSS, Graphics, Audio, Video and Search Engine. It also includes real world case-studies
designing web graphics.4 (4th Edition)designing web graphics.4 (4th Edition) by Linda Weinman
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This book introduces the design principle of web graphics. Consider this before taking off off to a graphics project.
Usable Shopping CartsUsable Shopping Carts by Jon Stephens
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A foused guide to create an indispensible component of an e-commerce site.
XML for Web Designers Using Macromedia Studio MX 2004 (Internet Series)XML for Web Designers Using Macromedia Studio MX 2004 (Internet Series) by Kevin Ruse
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Once again for Dreamweaver users, this book provides a cool introduction to XML itself, and then takes you through the integration of XML pages and data in your websites.