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Transcending CSS: The Fine Art of Web DesignTranscending CSS: The Fine Art of Web Design by Andy Clarke
Buy new: $34.64 / Used from: $31.57
A book that is very forward thinking with CSS. This is not meant for a beginner, but still houses much information and inspiration for the beginner.
CSS Mastery: Advanced Web Standards SolutionsCSS Mastery: Advanced Web Standards Solutions by Andy Budd
Buy new: $22.04 / Used from: $4.20
This book is very pragmatic and lets you see the details of how to achieve different layouts. A must have and is often used for reference.
Bulletproof Web Design: Improving flexibility and protecting against worst-case scenarios with XHTML and CSSBulletproof Web Design: Improving flexibility and protecting against worst-case scenarios with XHTML and CSS by Dan Cederholm
Buy used from: $3.44
This book teaches you, chapter by chapter, how to create websites that are bulletproof and can scale appropriately with the user's needs. Each chapter discusses a non-bulletproof approach, then shows how to make it bulletproof. Also a great desk reference.
Beginning CSS Web Development: From Novice to ProfessionalBeginning CSS Web Development: From Novice to Professional by Simon Collison
Buy new: $18.48 / Used from: $14.45
Great for the beginner just getting their feet wet with CSS.
Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook (Pioneering Series)Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook (Pioneering Series) by Dan Cederholm
Buy new: $29.91 / Used from: $0.39
A book with a little history/background to web standards and then showing the benefits through examples.
Web Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory ComplianceWeb Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance by Jim Thatcher
Buy new: $40.45 / Used from: $10.00
This books is hefty, but full of information regarding screen readers and accessibility issues related to browsers, javascript, and flash (to name a few). Worth the read, even for some specific chapters.
DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document Object ModelDOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document Object Model by Jeremy Keith
Buy new: $23.09 / Used from: $12.49
A great primer to understanding the DOM (Document Object Model) and what can be achieved when using it unobtrusively.
DHTML Utopia Modern Web Design Using JavaScript & DOMDHTML Utopia Modern Web Design Using JavaScript & DOM by Stuart Langridge
Buy new: $26.37 / Used from: $0.01
A more advanced book related to DOM Scripting and using Javascript to unobtrusively enhance your website.
HTML Mastery: Semantics, Standards, and StylingHTML Mastery: Semantics, Standards, and Styling by Paul Haine
Buy new: $23.09 / Used from: $2.50
A concise book that takes you through the specifics of semantic HTML. Full of references and descriptions from the W3C as well as working examples. Discusses things like structure, content negotiation, browsers, presentation, and behavior. Great book, even for the seasoned web developer.
Designing for Interaction: Creating Smart Applications and Clever DevicesDesigning for Interaction: Creating Smart Applications and Clever Devices by Dan Saffer
Buy new: $30.89 / Used from: $4.55
Great book to help you build great interfaces for your application(s). Concise and full of great examples.
Designing the Obvious: A Common Sense Approach to Web Application DesignDesigning the Obvious: A Common Sense Approach to Web Application Design by Robert Hoekman Jr.
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $19.72
Concise book related to designing your website with your users in mind. So much software has been developed by programmers without though of the end user, this book helps you reverse that process. Full of great examples and patterns.
The Art and Science of Web DesignThe Art and Science of Web Design by Jeffrey Veen
Buy used from: $0.29
Oldie but a goodie. This book has some solid background information related to the web and how it has come to be what it is today. Many of the chapters were still applicable in todays discussions.
Ambient FindabilityAmbient Findability by Peter Morville
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $13.17
Ever wonder how people FIND your website? This short book digs deep into understanding how people come to find things and interact with things. Full of research, studios, and great insight. A must read for a web developer building a corporate website.
Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd EditionDon't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition by Steve Krug
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $21.96
A classic book that talks about making your websites easy to use and understand. No one wants to learn every website they come to, and this book will help you understand your audience and visitors. The book practices what it preaches - it is a VERY easy to read book.
Prioritizing Web UsabilityPrioritizing Web Usability by Jakob Nielsen
Buy new: $28.39 / Used from: $24.98
Love him or hate him, this book is an updated edition to his previous book discussing web usability. Each chapter dives into different aspects and he brings his research and case studies into the discussion. Though I don't agree with everything, this book gives you great insight and direction to enhancing your websites usability.
Designing InterfacesDesigning Interfaces by Jenifer Tidwell
Buy new: $32.97 / Used from: $26.95
Need a user-friendly solution to a complex problem? This book breaks down the many tiresome tasks of navigation, menus, search, heirarchy, and structure and gives you an array of options to solve your next problem. Great desk reference for an interaction designer.
Pro CSS TechniquesPro CSS Techniques by Jeff Croft
Buy new: $32.57 / Used from: $15.00
Ideally should be read after Beginning CSS Web Development, but if you consider yourself advanced with CSS - this book will still be a great read/desk reference.