13th May 2008

HTML: The Complete Reference by Thomas A. Powell - Book Review

HTML: The Complete Reference

Author : Thomas A. Powell

Publisher : McGraw-Hill Osborne Media

The Complete Reference HTML, will be useful to beginners and advanced readers alike. It takes the reader through the basics of the web and then moves on to basic HTML coding and gives very explanatory examples.

It then moves on to subjects such as browser compatibility and the use of CSS (style sheets). It also covers the subject of the limitations of designing websites solely in HTML and moves on to client side programming techniques.

It also contains information about cross-browser compatibility with Netscape 6.0 and Internet Explorer 5.5.

Back Cover:

The Ultimate HTML Resource!

Build and design dynamic, fully-functional Web sites with this comprehensive guide. You'll learn exactly how to create compelling, cross-platform Web pages, understand the functions of the individual tags, and learn which tags to use for which environment. All of the practical examples included are updated to work with Netscape Navigator 6 and Internet Explorer 5.5. You'll also get an introduction to server- and client-side programming using JavaScript, Java, ActiveX, plug-ins, and popular server-side technologies such as ColdFusion, ASP, and CGI. Preview more advanced topics, including the DOM, XML, and XSL. Straightforward, fact-packed, and instructive, this is your one-stop guide to using HTML!

Inside, you'll find out how to:

Master simple to complex Web page design using step-by-step tutorials
Get the facts on WebTV, Netscape Navigator, and Internet Explorer
Build client interactivity easily with Dynamic HTML (DHTML)
Describe, deliver, and exchange structured data between multiple applications with Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Control color, font, and layout with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), TGI, and Cold Fusion
Use forms and the advanced scripting potential of Active Server Pages (ASP) to create complete applications that work on the Web
Maximize your productivity with a 400-page reference section including HTML tags, color/HEX values, color names, fonts, and style sheets

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