HTML, XHTML, and CSS, Sixth Edition
by Elizabeth Castro
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Book Reviews of HTML, XHTML, and CSS, Sixth Edition
Book Review: Great book for a professional!
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a professional web designer you can never know too much and theres always new information that you have to learn because website standards and techniques change almost overnight. What use to work yesterday will no longer work today. But being a professional designer, you don't have time to read through tons of useless and boring information. You need clear and concise imformation that gets to the point and explains in detail without getting too complicated to get the job done.
I bought the original 5th edition when it came out and I learned so much from it. [...]
That's why when the 6th edition came out I couldn't wait to buy it. The 6th edition is in full color and has even more imformation, which is surprising because I didn't think that anything could get better then the 5th edition, but I was sure surprised.
If you want to learn some very valuable skills that will eventually make you money, BUY THIS BOOK!
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Book Review: Great Reference.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great reference book written in a clear and concise manner. The author has an excellent grasp on subject and a very user friendly writing style. The book teaches you a very solid fundamentals on XHTML/CSS and prepares you for the next level, advanced web based development. Each topic is backed with appropriate example for better understanding. Back in 1996, while pursuing my master in an electrical engineering major, I learned very basic html code by taking an optional class in computer science department. But then I got into a job and spent last 10 years working on writing code in c/c++ for embedded controls as a Software Engineer. Recently then I took a class on basic web site development at a local community college (MATC Madison, WI). Even though this book was not a text book, I ended up using this book mostly throught the length of class and it helped immensely over the official text book.Book Review: Slightly over a beginner, but excellent for a novice
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book after using the previous (5th) edition which was borrowed from the library. The fifth edition was so excellent for a beginner that I wanted a permanent copy. I find the 6th edition excellently written with well-thought-out examples. The accompanying website to the book is a powerful resource. The only downside I found is that this edition started at a slightly higher level than the previous edition and I couldn't reference some of the simpler concepts. The book instructs you to go to the website, but afterall, this is a BOOK--to be read away from a computer--so I had to have internet nearby to get the complete experience I found in the earlier edition. My advice? Add back some very-beginner material and keep the excellent material added and this will be a great resource from beginner through novice. Still--it's a five star resource.Book Review: A great reference book
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this book every day as a reference book. The HTML, CSS, symbol, and color charts are concise and easy to use. Every entry in the charts at the back of the book lists the page where the item is discussed in more detail. This is a great format for a reference book; I think it is the best I've seen in twenty years or so. Everything is easy to find, which is key for me. This is by far my favorite HTML book.
However, this is definitely not a "QuickStart Guide" as the sub-title suggests. I would probably find this book useless for learning HTML, but it is an indespensible reference tool for experienced HTML developers.
I would definitely recommend this as the ultimate HTML reference guide, but not so much as a beginners guide to learning HTML.
Book Review: Easy and Surefire Way to Create a Great Website
Summary: 5 Stars
As a man of 70 years with no clue as to how to create a web page, I purchased this book along with its primer, "Creating a Web Page with HTML" by the same author, and in no time I was able to structure a web page for an architect friend of mine which received rave reviews. Castro's ability to walk you through the process of the protocols with ease made the project a cakewalk. I had previously purchased Dreamweaver thinking it would be easier to not have to learn the html language. However, I got frustrated with the software which is what precipitated my going out to try to find a simple, easy but complete book on how to build a site. After building my first website, I now feel quite comfortable with the html language and with the ability to create more sites.