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Summary: A very good book with good explanations about HTML.
Review: I find that this book explanes very well how to program in HTML. It contains a lot of information that is useful in creating a great web site. It talks about the design of a web site and many HTML tags (elements). It includes information about graphics, linking to data, frames, fill-in forms, font control, meta and much more. Not only does it describe how to program in HTML, but it also contains sections explaning how HTML works. I think this book is a very useful tool in learning HTML.
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Summary: Excellent balance between quick reference and "For Dummies"
Review: I have used this book since version 1, and have found it to present a good balance between the need for a quick reference and an in depth explaination of topics. The Explaination does not quite reach the ease of reading of "HTML for Dummies" but for someone with some understand of HTML concepts if not the launguage itself, if is more than adequate. The quick reference at the beginning of each chapter give a quick refresher for the Web designer who needs to review the format of a command. For first time users, I suggest you skip these pages, read the explaination, and then go back to the first pages.
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Summary: Booooooring!
Review: Okay, I know programming/scripting/formatting books are inherently boring. That's the nature of the beast. But this one takes the cake. I don't question the soundness of the information provided, but the way it is presented reminds me of a boring teacher in high school on a 1:00 PM class after a hearty lunch...you just want to sleep. This is not an exaggeration...I have actually tried reading the book for the purpose of getting some sleep - it worked! Elizabeth Castro's HTML for the World Wide Web, reads like a riveting spy thriller compared to this...for much less money. The thing with Elizabeth Castro is she manages to present a boring subject interesting and engaging.
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Summary: You get what you pay for
Review: This book delivers on its promise of a thorough review of HTML 4.0. Every tag and attribute is explained well enough for you to get the hang of it on your own. This is not the "end-all" book on HTML, but simply a quick (but thorough) reference and a starting guide. It explains HTML topics in a natural language that can appeal to all classes of readers. I was greatly pleased with one feature that this book possessed where others did not. Every tag and attribute in the book is labeled so that you know exactly what is currently supported by which browser. That is immensely important in web design. Graham also consistently included pictures of how various web pages were interepreted by differing browsers, along with the code itself. This book is good for a beginner as well as a quick reference for developers. If you want a large quantity of specific information on specific topics within or related to HTML (E.g. CSS, XML, cgi, etc), then buy a different book. However, for all of the features proprietary to HTML 4.0, this is the book to get.
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Summary: You get what you pay for
Review: This book delivers on its promise of a thorough review of HTML 4.0. Every tag and attribute is explained well enough for you to get the hang of it on your own. This is not the "end-all" book on HTML, but simply a quick (but thorough) reference and a starting guide. It explains HTML topics in a natural language that can appeal to all classes of readers. I was greatly pleased with one feature that this book possessed where others did not. Every tag and attribute in the book is labeled so that you know exactly what is currently supported by which browser. That is immensely important in web design. Graham also consistently included pictures of how various web pages were interepreted by differing browsers, along with the code itself. This book is good for a beginner as well as a quick reference for developers. If you want a large quantity of specific information on specific topics within or related to HTML (E.g. CSS, XML, cgi, etc), then buy a different book. However, for all of the features proprietary to HTML 4.0, this is the book to get.
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