Computer Book Reviews
Page Two of TwoHTML Web Magic by Raymond Pirouz
New Riders, July 1998.Trade Paperback, 284 pages.
ISBN: 1568304757
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
HTML Web Magic provides instruction on how
to implement cutting-edge webpage tricks
and HTML techniques. Some of the tips and
tricks provided in the book include: slide shows,
splash pages, alternative pages for older browsers,
creating GIF rules and frames, rollovers, layer
topography, pull-down menus, aligning text and
images, nested tables, multiple frames, PNG graphics,
opening new windows and style sheets. Concepts are explained using
step-by-step instruction, screenshots and HTML
code. Recommended for those with a basic understanding
of HTML who are ready to implement some of the more
advanced features of HTML.
An exciting web design reference book that will help
beginning webmasters to break into the next
level and add the latest features to their websites.
Using HTML 4, 4th ed. by Lee Anne Phillips
Que, August 1998.Trade Paperback, 688 pages.
ISBN: 0789715627
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
This resource on web publishing
provides detailed instruction on coding HTML
webpages. Instruction covers subjects from
HTML basics to dynamically changing webpage
content. HTML 4 programming concepts
addressed in the book include
creating links, lists, adding content, style,
adding images, multimedia, using style sheets,
creating tables, frames, HTML forms, dynamic
webpages, meta-tags, user traffic and website
maintenance. Instruction in the book is easy
to comprehend. Side bars, outlines,
screenshots and HTML code are provided in
each lesson to complement the instructive text.
Also included in the book are quick
reference guides for HTML codes, CSS,
HTML colors, HTML character entities, a glossary
and a thorough index.
Using HTML 4 is a well-designed book that provides all the advice on HTML 4 needed to create a well developed website. The book also helps the user thwart potential design problems or pitfalls before they occur. A great aide for beginners.
Web Commerce Cookbook by Gordon McComb
Hayden Books, June 1997.Trade Paperback, 361 pages.
ISBN: 1568303637
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
The Web Commerce Cookbook provides instruction on a
number of subjects related to online
commerce and professional website
development. Targeted at those with
some knowledge of HTML and web
servers, the book provides details on
how to go about selling products
online, selling content online, web
site security and monitoring website
traffic. The book contains numerous
source code, text and outlines
to explain how to program
and implement online commerce.
Specific topics addressed include:
order forms, customer feedback forms,
password protected content, credit card
validation, server side includes and
JavaScript. In addition to the code and
programs in the text the book also contains
a resource section with links to free scripts
that can be found on the Web. The book
also comes with a CD-ROM which contains
the example programs from the book,
third party software and links to other
programming and online commerce resources.
An excellent technical guide to preparing your site
for Web commerce.
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