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Summary: This is not worthy of being in the Dummies' line up
Review: Every other Dummies book I have read was well written, funny and eased me into the more technical facets of their subject matter. This one however did not. The interminable 6th chapter presents HTML is more obtuse terms than some technical manuals I have read, and I have already had some HTML experience. The rest of the book, as far as I got, instead of providing concrete examples, just spouted on style. You are far better off getting the HTML 4 for Dummies Quick Reference. It is much better and more clearly written, offers concrete examples and it costs less.
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Summary: If you know nothing about HTML - you'll enjoy this book.
Review: For the complete novice. This book will introduce you to HTML in an easy to understand manner. Parts of the book seem long but you can easily read it in a few evenings.
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Summary: Build World-Class Web Pages
Review: HTML (HyperText Markup Language) remains the standard tool for creating Web pages. In this bestselling guide, now completely revised, authors Ed Tittel and Natanya Pitts take the mystery out of Web-page design with updated examples and straightforward explanations of the latest HTML techniques. Whether you're a novice or an experienced designer, "HTML 4 For Dummies, 2nd Edition," is the one reference you need to create world-class Web pages.Inside, find helpful advice on how to: *Design Web pages that are both technically sound and visually exciting *Create HTML code with special tools or simple editors *Enhance standard pages with advanced coding *Identify and understand HTML 4 tags *Get up to speed on all the latest tweaks and updates to the HTML language *Master each step of the Web page development process-from simple text pages to high-impact graphics *Exterminate Web bugs quickly and easily
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Summary: Informative and easy to use
Review: Html 4 For Dummies looks at the basics and not so basics of how to set up web pages using html code. It makes adding stuff to existing web pages easy and fun. The book is full of online references and even comes with a disk that contains examples of how to set up web features such as forms and images. If you are setting up a web page or are thinking of adding stuff to your existing page this book is a definate help and a must for a reference guide.
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Summary: Mixed Emotions about this book.
Review: HTML is an easy language to learn. Unfortunately, this particular dummies' book was inconsistent in teaching the concepts within it. I had difficulty with the graphics chapter. The CD provided PaintShop Pro 4. It was difficult to use. It didn't respond to the commands given in the book. I wound up going to the JASC website and downloading the latest version (PaintShop Pro6). The book was poorly edited, as well. I don't mind the humor within in the chapters of the book, but dislike seeing it in the quizes and tests. It causes confusion. I managed to learn how to create a basic web page, but I feel that HTML should be an easy language to learn. This book made it appear to be more difficult than it is.
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Summary: A great book
Review: I actually bought this book for learning advanced HTML(frames, tables, forms, etc.) but then flipping through it, I realized it was a great beginner's book as well. The only thing is, HTML is extremely easy to learn and you may be better off saving 24 bucks and utilize one of the great HTML tutorials on the web. I literally taught myself the "language" within an hour or two. You can too.
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Summary: Don't buy this book...
Review: I am currently taking an introductory class called "Build your Own Website." This book is required reading. When I went to my local bookstore to get "Html4 for Dummies with CD ROM," the sales associate did everything in her power to dissuade me from buying it. Now, 2 weeks into the course (and the book) I understand why. There is too much text in this book: long, verbose explanations that make learning a chore. It is no fun to read, and is often confusing. Unless you are in the same situation as I (your professor demands that you use this, and only this, text) don't waste your money. Elizabeth Castro has written a much better book on this subject.
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Summary: Wordy, Poorly Written, Poorly Organized, Little Content
Review: I am surprised the editors of the Dummies series allowed this one to get through! Not only was the book incredibly thin on content, it was a very poor read. By trying to get cute and impress you with their wit (I wasn't), the authors seemed to forget that, as writers of a Dummies book, they were supposed to give readers enough by way of example and exercise to create web sites in a simple and quick manner. Instead, am doubtful that any novice reader of the book can actually make their own web pages using its (lack of) direction. I also found the book ANNOYING! It often made confusing references to future chapters. It literally skimmed over the standard formatting syntax. Its examples and presentation were terrible. Not having opened the CD, I surmise that the CD-ROM and its contents may be the only thing worth anything. I am left wondering why the guys bothered WRITING a book. Why not just sell the CD-ROM as a supplement to better HTML books (my favorite is by Elizabeth Castro--a GREAT book for beginners). I would give 1/2 a star if I could.
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Summary: EXCELLENT FOR THE STUPID LAYMAN!
Review: I brought this book and in a few days I was using HTML like it said I would and I'm not even pass Chapter 6 yet! Talk about a book for the layman, buddy this one is it.Try it-you'll like it :) GREAT WORK GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Excellent Guide for Beginners
Review: I found this to be an excellent way to learn HTML. What most people consider "filler text" I found to be in depth explanations of how and why HTML works. It is not a quick reference book, that is why there is a HTML 4 for Dummies: Quick Reference. It is also not an advanced book, but it does cover almost every aspect of HTML, the only problem being that HTML is not a very advanced language. If you want advanced info, find books on Javascript, but for the beginning HTML writer, this is an excellent rescource.
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