HTML Books

Before I bought this book: I knew about html basic elements such as head, body, p, and a few more. I had to use tools to create web pages and I never knew how it really works, and I didn't use any advanced elements. Now I can do web pages much better, use CSS and many other cool things.

This book is so well organized it has good approach, from easy elements to harder elements. It covers very interesting topics starting with text elements (for beginning), frames, css, java introduction, java programming, basic 2d & 3d graphics, mouse and keyb. events, layout managers, awt components, swing, threads, network programming (excellent one), and finally server side stuff (java server pages, servlets,jdbc...).

My wish would be to remove java programming sections, since java programming is too big and to complex to show it in 2 or 3 sections, also there are plenty java programming books around. However this is just my opinion.

*All* of the examples are SHORT and INDEPENDENT: you don't have to read all chapters in a row to be able to understand the example. Each topic has it's own nice and small example which exactly points out the essential things. I really hate reading a book from beginning to the end, therefore I hate when whole book is based on one example which grows as you go further - THIS BOOK IS NOT LIKE THAT, althow more examples would be even better.

Finally, this is one of the best books I own, the only negative mark is that java programming should be removed, as well as awt, and instead more java script should be present, however this problem is easy to overcome by buying one of numerous java script books (recomended: JavaScript Bible by Danny Goodman).

Sorry for typos, good luck to all, bye !

This was used in an MBA-level course on "Development of Web-Based Applications." The course centered on the management of application development, and the actual web-development component of the course was pretty light. However, I've used this book as a resource before and if you use Java this is a must-have.

I would be the first person to say that Marty Hall is a gifted writer. His books on Servlets and JSP are my favorite computer books, but this book is far from great. The style is cold, the material delivered too fast with too little explanations and all in all, the attempt to cover everything in one fell swoop fails. I was using the book in a class that tried to cover the material the book does, and as a learning resource it is way too shallow for thorough knowledge, more as an 'In a Nutshell' style instead.
If you want a good Javascript book, get 'Practical JavaScript for the Usable Web'; if you want a good Java book, well, look someplace else.
Spare yourself a book you will not enjoy reading (and get Marty Hall's 'Core Servlets' instead!).

This book is great for a beginner. It covers the basic of HTML, Java 2, JSP's, Servelts, and some javascript. Examples are clear and easy to understand.

Agreed that Marty Hall knows how to write and produces great books. Knowing this, I can heartily recommend his more recent "More Servlets and JSPs" as it provides more relevant up to date information. For the Java side of things, this offers the most bang for your buck.

When this book first came out, it was attempting to cover the gamut of web development technology, and tried to go from CGI up through JSPs and the coverage was ultimately spotty. For a more focused approach to servlets and JSPs, read Hall's later books. For a better historical perspective on the evolution of web programming, look at "Web Application Architecture - Principles, Protocols and Practices" by Leon Shklar and Richard Rosen.

I'm new to this whole Java and come here with a background of C++/COM/DCOM. I must say, this book is written excellent. It gave me a very good understanding of what the heck is all about EJB and stuff around it.

Starting with a review of Server-side architectures, jumps into beans and building different kinds of them. Appendix items give very good idea of technology surrounding EJB.

While the theory part of the book talks about design and architectural issues, the code examples are the best to put you in a position to start building EJB apps immediately.

I strongly recommend this book. It definitely helps those people who have no idea about EJB so far.

A very good book to start off with EJB and is also useful for Developers too.

If this first book is any indication, the upcoming release from Ed Roman (and pals) is a purchasing no-brainer. Amazon.com already lists the second book and I notice that one of the authors is Floyd Marinescu of theserverside fame. What a powerhouse of authors and information!

The first book was well written and and the author was even available via e-mail for any questions or troubleshooting. The book is a MUST for any Java developers library!!

Early this month I emailed Jacquie Barker (author Beginning Java Objects and Deploying Java Objects). This was the email and I quote "Yes, your email about the difficulties encountered by legacy programmers in transitioning to J2EE is indeed true. It took me quite sometime to really understand the whole concept, but after a journey (as you call it) distance equivalent to reading 5 different books on J2EE, I finally found one book which is for me, the super book on J2EE. This book is Mastering Enterprise JavaBeans and the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition by Ed Roman. Although this is a 1999 book on J2EE, the explanations are so thorough and graceful in presenting each topic, that I highly recommend this to legacy programmers new to the subject". To Ed Roman, thank you very much indeed.

Excellent book to understand EJB. I downloaded this book from theServerside.com ( PDF format) and read it. The pdf content cannot be printed and it can be read online only. I will wait for the next edition to be out ( chapters for review are already available on theServerside.com) and then buy it. The next edition will cover EJB 2.0.

This book is a must have for all beginners to the webmastering world! It has pages and pages of valuable information for all aspects of a web designer's everyday work. Paul McFedries adds a touch of humor to this book, to make the hard work seem easier. All in all, I believe this is the best beginners guide out there.

This book is extremely basic, so it's perfect for first-timers who have never written in any program, including HTML. There's much more you can learn about web page design, especially when going into XML, but this is a great start to that.

I knew a little HTML before purchasing this book, but I wanted a better handle on it, and this book gave me that. The book includes information on getting webspace, basic construction, design tips, and extras. It also provides a good overview of cascading style sheets, tutorials on web design programs such as Netscape Composer, a glossary, and a CD-ROM containing HTML examples and other resources. What I value most about the CD-ROM is the included software. There are some excellent programs for both Windows and Macintosh.

Given CSS's rising popularity, I wish that the book had a list of the basic definitions, but McFedries only provides a few CSS examples in the one chapter on style sheets. You'll have to pick out the exact terms from his examples, from the HTML sources of webpages, or from other web resources (there are some excellent ones; do a Google search).

Generally, though, I've kept this book at my desk, for easy access while I'm working on my webpages, and I regularly use the programs included on the CD-ROM.

Other reviewers have noted that the text is out of date, anything several years old in the field of computers is ancient. However, the building blocks that the author lays out here are still in use. The general idea behind HTML and what a browser does when it comes across the HTML code on a web server is still the same. For someone that knows absolutely nothing about designing a web page, this is a very good beginner book. It starts very simply and builds on each concept that came before it. The text is laid out in a very easy to understand manner and allows the reader to develop a firm foundation of the basic concepts of HTML.

If you already know anything at all about HTML this will be too basic for you. If you know nothing at all and want to get a very basic understanding of HTML coding and how to incorporate those concepts into a very basic webpage, this is a good starter text to get the foundations before moving onto something more intricate.

Answer: 2002. That should be a "caution" for buying this book.
Outdated tech. references: no mention of Trelix nor even Windows XP. A mention of Windows 2000 if that means allot to you.
Trelix (a free service/perk of most ADSL ISPs or web hosting services) makes web design easy with no need for this book nor HTML knowledge. I bought it as Trelix did not answer a few minor questions & I thought I was an "Idiot" & needed some "hand-holding" by this Author. I'll give this book away to someone who actually wants to learn HTML. I was able to finally add a "counter" to my Verizon hosted site as this book did give me enough to appreciate the nuances of the free counter site upload advice. Another: "dust collector book on the self".

Before reading this book (this was the required text for a class in HTML), I had some very basic experience with HTML. I found it easy to read and remember the concepts, as they are presented in a straight-forward way, with an emphasis on real-world scenarios. The tips the author provides are valuable... I found myself using them a lot at work and on several projects. Because my previous HTML knowledge was so scattered, reading the book put my thoughts into place and provide a more formal picture of HTML and css. This book also addresses cascading style sheets and is loading with information. At this point I use it as a reference, the css appendix is comprehensive, tho I think the layout could have been done better-- some area are tough to read.

Before reading this book (this was the required text for a class in HTML), I had some very basic experience with HTML. I found it easy to read and remember the concepts, as they are presented in a straight-forward way, with an emphasis on real-world scenarios. The tips the author provides are valuable... I found myself using them a lot at work and on several projects. Because my previous HTML knowledge was so scattered, reading the book put my thoughts into place and provided a more formal and structured picture of HTML and css. This book also addresses cascading style sheets and is loaded with information. After reading the 1000+ pages, I use this book as a reference, the css appendix is comprehensive, tho I think the layout could have been done better-- some areas are tough to read.

This is a book that contains all of the answers to your HTML questions but finding them may be a frustrating task. The index is terrible. I tried to use this book for about 2 months before giving up in frustration. I can simply never find the answer to my question!

If you know a little about HTML, but are looking for a reference for day-to-day use, this is a very poor choice.

I actually bought and read the "The Complete Reference HTML second edition".

I'm sure they are similar with some slight additions explaining some newer browser compatibility issues and possible additions to HTML and the use of style sheets.

The Second Edition was literally a bad book. My copy broke down and all the pages were falling out in clumps of about 50 pages making it tough to use.

But the content of the book is simple. All or most of HTML uses, concepts and tags are explained one by one in a comprehensive manual-type book.

Not a great Tutorial type book. Not really for beginners. This is definitly a great reference though. For those who know how to use HTML but need to "checkup" on some things sometimes this book is for them.

My first "The Complete Reference" book was for Java 1.0. I was so happy with that book that when I went looking for an HTML manual, the first one I looked at was this one. And it's a good thing I did, because it's the only book I ever need to look at for a reference. It really does contain everything I can think I would need to write HTML code at any level of complexity or depth, and I've been writing HTML code since 1994, professionally since around 1997. If you're a beginner, the book spends some time in the beginning teaching you the basics and concepts, everything you should need to get started on your first pages. And if you're a novice or expert, the book will scale to your level of knowledge gracefully, it covers the gamut, even extending into Cascading Style Sheets, Dynamic HTML and a brief introduction to XML (if you need an XML manual you should get one dedicated only to XML, this reference is not complete for that purpose). The title couldn't be more appropriate, as inside the book, there is a complete reference of every single valid HTML tag and attribute you could use, even including explanations for what each attribute means! If you get just one HTML book, get this one.

Keep in mind that this book does not cover any WYSIWYG tools for creating HTML pages (such as FrontPage or Dreamweaver). This is just for writing the HTML yourself with a text editor, or to assist you in using the WYSIWYG tool of your choice, as most of them allow you to manipulate the HTML and attributes manually.

CSS is difficult to master, and most who have have done so over a period of years, through trial and error, and from picking up tips one by one from the community of practitioners. Rachel Andrew's CSS Anthology doesn't offer much for the CSS veterans (I found only 1 tip I didn't know), but it's is absolutely full of all the good stuff that we CSS authors treasure and, of course, USE on a daily basis. The best part? Most instances in this book follow Web standards--you won't find that to be true with many other CSS books.

After reading two great Sitepoint books* cover to cover and returning to them again and again, I thought "The CSS Anthology" would be another good purchase.

Unfortunately, this book makes learning web design as frustrating as the other two books made it easy. I'm on the verge of returning it.

The writing is not as simple, clever or memorable (important in a How-to) as the other books. Instead, the author tends to complicate rather simple concepts and blur the lines between topics.

I'm at about an intermediate level with CSS. The few solutions here that aren't too basic are hopelessly complicated by bad writing. It is easy to waste a day trying to get something from this book to work, simply because the subject was not well presented.

Because "The CSS Anthology" is not designed to be read straight through- I find myself using internet tutorials to find the same information. Not only do the Internet solutions tend to work better, they're easier to find and easier to understand.

I'll probably try to get my money back. Skip this one from the Sitepoint library.

*"Build Your Own Websites the Right Way Using HTML & CSS" and "The Principles of Beautiful Web Design"- Both excellent for beginners

For those of us who are beginners or intermediate programmers of CSS, I would recommend this book. From beginning use to advanced hints and tips, this book has something for everyone. Any book that helps me to learn even one item more than I already knew is a benefit to my library, and you can't beat Amazon.com for price!

This book has some good examples, and the way that the author describes the code is very well done. I question the overall value of this book, though, because this book is designed with neither the beginner, nor the advanced user in mind.

Ms. Andrews begins her book by making an incredibly quick overview of how CSS works and what it's for, but by no means explains it in enough detail for a beginner to really catch on. As she progresses through the question and answer format, she will quickly lose whatever intended audience she thought she had: the first half of the book is painfully simple, the second half is too advanced for the beginners, and probably too basic for advanced users.

It is difficult to use the guide as a direct reference because of it's format...an unfortunate problem that comes of the way she chose to write this book.

While I do feel that this guide increased my knowledge of CSS, I can't say that the few little tricks I learned were necessarily worth the money I spent on the guide, and that serious users should consider another option.

I am a web designer by career. And when our company began moving into CSS, I thought I'd better find some good books. This one was fantastic. It's filled with a lot of examples and tricks that not only taught me about CSS at a level I could quickly grasp, but it also provided examples that I could actually pull and use in my projects.

I own other sitepoint books such as "The Principles of Beautiful Web Design" and "CSS the Ultimate Reference" and they are all fantastic. I'm beginning to think that sitepoint is a great source for knowledge. I recommnend this book highly.

XML can be a rather dry topic. Steve Holzner writes in a style that makes the subject rather interesting. It's the first XML book that I've come across that hasn't sent me to sleep. This book is a great intro into the world of XML. Highly recommended for those looking for a starting point.

I think, learing a technology is best possible, if it is explained in an interesting, clear and organized manner. This book does just that. The details are great, the style is even excellent. This is a must buy for anyone who wants to learn basic, intermediate, and many advanced features of XML.
I rate this, one of the best XML books I have.

Title:Real World XML
Edition: 1st edition?
Author: Dr. Steven Holzner
City: Indianapolis, IN
Publisher: Peachpit press
Published Date: 2003

Reviewer Name: Ravi Mahalingam
E-mail address: mravichandran@hotmail.com
Review Date: 25 July 2004.

Overall value of the book:
4=Very useful and well written. I will refer to this book again.

Instructional value of the book:
5=Excellent! An essential book on this topic.

Please rate the reference value of this book from 1-5 where
4=This book has earned a valued place on my reference shelf.


The author is an exponent in this field and has written a number of articles adn XML. Due to the mastery over XML, the author has taken the time to explain all the concepts, history and ways to create XML document. the author has written the book at various levels. from basic to advanced depending on the need of the reader. this book can be used by the students of XML who want to start from scratch.

the author begins the book (chapter 1) by touching the salient features of the XML, its features, editor, and different implementations of XML in fields such as chemical markup language to name a few. the author has also explained about creating well formed documents, validating them against DTDs and XML schemas.

the author had provided history about XML schemas asn provided ways to create scheams. Javascript has been used for manipulating XML documents and examples to explain the difficult concepts. the book also describes how to use XML with data from a traditional RDBMS with simple examples.

this book is an excellent book and I will be buying my cousin this book - he was looking for a good book on XML. I think it is a great honor to evaluate a book by this author.

This book is VERY comprehensive. Holzner literally holds your hand through every single step, which is great if you are totally new XML or even programming in general.

However, if you have more than 1 or two years real world experience programing, this book will more than likely just frustrate you on certain levels. The information is still top notch, it's just that the path getting there is very deliberate.

See some of the other negative reviews for examples.

Still, I think it's a great book.

This is the second edition of Holzner's book, which was originally titled Inside XML. I purchased Inside XML back in 2001 when I first started exploring XML, and it was a good choice back then. Looking at the new version of the book, my opinion hasn't changed. It's still a good choice.

Holzner assumes little programming knowledge in his writing. The JavaScript and Java chapters dealing with XML each start with a very high-level tutorial on the language. It's enough to allow you to understand how XML processing can fit in that environment. Throughout the entire book, there is an abundance of examples that you can study and use to get you up and running quickly. To me, the value of this book is how it gives you a great overview of all the pieces of XML as well as example code to make it all come together.

Perhaps the only "drawback" to this book is how much it tries to cover. Looking at the table of contents, you see that XML is actually a number of technologies that are used in conjunction with each other. You could easily buy individual books that are more comprehensive in coverage for any one of these related technologies, like SOAP, XSL, or Cascading Style Sheets. Conversely, you would get so bogged down in the minute details that you'd miss the bigger picture of how they all fit together. This book gives you more than enough information to get started, as well as helping you to understand what it is you still don't know.

For Notes/Domino developers, this is a perfect title to use to get started on XML technology. You will likely find yourself at some point having to either read or produce an XML file for exchange with another business entity. This book will help you to understand what you need to know to get it done. You could use the Java examples in order to code Domino agents to process XML, and those same examples could also help you to understand some of the LotusScript XML classes that are now provided in Notes/Domino. The SOAP chapters will also be valuable should you have to learn to use and/or create web services for your application.

Conclusion
If you are a beginning or intermediate developer who needs to learn the basics of XML in a hurry, this is a very good choice. If you need in-depth knowledge of any particular part of XML, you could supplement this choice with a specific book on that subject. Recommended.

ok. I am into the eighth chapter. But this book is very very easy to read and follow. It is very nicely written with very good examples. Anyone interested in learning UML the easy way, should go for this book.

UML is easy! should take a smart person 30 minutes!

This book is free of the double talk in so many other books. There is a lot of lahtedah in the books on this subject!

People like to feel exalted by reading a book full of double talk on an easy subject. Avoid the books by Booch, Fowler and Larman. UML is like CMM and SDLC done for appearances!

Such an elegant topic for namedropping at cocktail parties!

Get through this and read about patterns. The Design Patterns book by Vlissides, Johnson, etc is horrible but there are other recent books on patterns

A professor of mine once expressed by thoughts to a word:

"I read Grady Booch's OO book from 1992(?) 3 times and then asked myself What did I learn? NOTHING!"

UML is a notation for translating business needs into instructions for developers. It is meant to be simple, methodology-independent, and expandable.
This book (which I'll call TYUML) is meant for students and beginners in the analysis and modeling of IT systems, and it can serve those readers well as preliminary or supplemental course reading. Some background in object oriented development is recommended.
I came to TYUML with substantial experience in data modeling, business analysis, and software implementation. I wanted an introduction to UML and a lead-in to use cases and Rational Unified Process, and that's what I got. I also got some useful confirmation of what I'll call the UML mindset, which I'd characterize as follows:
1. Defining the problem is somebody else's concern. I'm just here to do the job.
2. The problem is always an automation problem. Never mind if it can be addressed by adjustments on the business side. Not my problem.
3. The problem is preferably an application development problem. In the real world, more often than not it's a package implementation job--but that's hardly so much fun, really.
4. From first to last, the focus is on development. No point messing with business plans or strategy. We automate operations.
5. We're here to develop objects. Relational database? What's that?
I don't hold Mr. Schmuller responsible for this mindset. As a technical author addressing an audience of beginners, he does quite well. It's not his fault that UML tries to be all things to all people, yet comes up seriously short in key areas. Certainly, these shortcomings are addressed in other books for other audiences. But when it comes to teaching basic UML, this and similar books reinforce the mindset, never mentioning the shortcomings.
Regarding TYUML in particular, I would call attention to two areas of weakness:
1. There are some errors in the early diagrams (possibly corrected in the later printings). Since the point of the book is to teach a notation, such errors sabotage the mission.
2. The treatment of GUI design wholly ignores sound as a design element. This may be because PC operating systems have standard clicks and beeps that, in the usual circumstance, a developer merely has to tap. But the book's ongoing example concerns automating communications in a restaurant. Having worked in a restaurant kitchen, I can tell you: a nice little beep will never be heard above the noise. (Folks over 50 may remember how, in the pre-computer era, department stores would use chimes and a bar of backlit numbers to communicate with floor personnel.)
As I read TYUML, I imagined I was back in the classroom. I wanted to lead students through the restaurant example and help them see all the differences between that scenario and actual good practice. I'd point out all the assumptions, all the jumping-to-conclusions, the ambiguities, missed opportunities, and gaps. . . . Really, folks, I'm not criticizing Mr. Schmuller, who has done well within the limitations of audience and format. There's just so much more to be said . . .

I picked up the book with the goal of learning UML as fast as I could for a complex project. The first half of the book sticks to this mission. Good job.

But rather than focus on going into the intracacies of UML (what I needed), the author's focus switches to introducing (marketing) his "Grapple" technique. The first half of the book appears to be a disguise for this purpose. The details of UML are thus not quite there. I wish the author would have finished the UML job and written a separate book on "Grapple."

I've got a technical library of more than 500 books. Most of them I read until I learn what I need and then they sit on the bookshelf only to be used as a reference.

This book is different. I felt that I needed to learn the ins and outs of UML quickly in order to function well in my job as an analyst doing system architecture work. This book had everything I needed and a lot more. It gave me a quick and comprehensive grasp of UML, in a way that was VERY readable, enjoyable, and (dare I say this for a technical book?) even humorous at times. I feel that I am ready to fully apply UML to my work place in a way that will really benefit our organization. I'm even reading through the book one more time with an eye on being able to teach UML to our other analysts, and I almost NEVER finish a technical book from cover to cover. I would even consider using this a a textbook if I could convince our local university to let me teach a course on UML.

My hat is off to you Joseph Schmuller for writing a truely great technical book on UML. You have displayed a unique gift of technical prowness and superb writing skills that make this book one of the best technical books I've come across - ever.

As an elementary teacher, I am very familiar with the children's books written by Dare Wright. However, I was not familiar with her life. Therefore, when I saw this book I was intrigued and had to have it.

I am so glad that I bought this book because it explains Dare's life, her ups and downs, and how she decided to write such adorable books. The book also goes into great detail about her family background, which explains why Dare was such a creative and "unique" individual. The book also explains why Dare was such a tortured individual.

An interesting read! The author did a wonderful job!

(PS: the photos are also fascinating!)

I couldn't put the book down it was fascinating! Whether you ever heard of Dare Wright or not I promise this book with spark your interest.

Just as every little girl wonders about the secret life of her dolls -- teddy bear picnics and dolly tea parties when Mommie is not at home -- so we adults wonder about the lives of the authors who have brought us our favorite childhood books. They must have been beautiful princesses, we surmise, or else lonely old maids whose lives were lived through their characters. Dare Wright was an odd combination of the two -- a beautiful child/woman, who was primped and shaped by her mother, Edie, a well-known, well-respected portrait painter of her time, though a devastatingly domineering mother -- but who, after her mother died, indeed became a lonely old maid, bereft of any family ties.
Jean Nathan's "The Secret Life of the Lonely Doll: The Search for Dare Wright" strips away the pink and white gingham cover facade of the Lonely Doll books to show us the bizarre, unconventional life of Dare Wright, a model/photographer/and author of the books, and her mother, a two-for-one pair all-but conjoined throughout Dare's life.
When first introduced to a child, the adventures of the lonely doll, Edith, and her companions, Mr. Bear and Little Bear, are enchanting. The lonely doll seems to be living in a swanky New York City apartment, but there are no scenes of a little girl's room, or even any evidence that a child lived in that home at all. In fact, Edith doesn't seem to belong to anyone; does she live alone? Is that her apartment? Whose dressing room and jewel box do Edith and Little Bear pillage and plunder? And how exactly did the Bears come to show up on the lonely doll's doorstep?
Reading Jean Nathan's book, it is quite clear to the arm-chair psychoanalyst that Mr. Bear and Little Bear are substitutes for the father and big brother that Edie callusly cast out of her life and her daughter's. For many years, Edie pretended that she had never had a son, while Dare tried to make sense of her buried memories of a family of four people that she could not clearly picture in her conscious mind.
There are parts of the book that don't seem right, and as a doll collector (and owner of a very old cloth doll) I wished had been explored more carefully: the doll in the picture book series is made of fabric (by the Italian doll company Lenci), but doesn't photograph as a 20+year-old doll; the fabric looks immaculate, and shows no signs of wear. In later books, the doll keeps getting makeovers, but somehow the cloth's integrity is sturdy enough to keep up with changing fashions. And I have long been fascinated by the photo of Edith and Little Bear, standing with their backs to the camera, on the totally deserted Brooklyn Bridge. The mechanics of managing that location shoot must have entailed months of paperwork and permits and I would have liked to have just a few details of the artist's creative processes, and the actual task of wrangling those dolls (who truly seemed to have minds of their own) into such perfect poses.
"The Secret Life of the Lonely Doll" is a book for grown-ups; once you have read it, you can never again look at the series of Lonely Doll books with child-like wonder. But for the adult reader it fills in the missing pieces of the books; the lonely Dare Wright created for herself a mother-less universe, with a father and brother who promised to never leave her, and together the three of them would live happily ever after.

If I had never read this book, I would never have imagined this kind of life. I have never read any of Dare Wright's books but I ordered this book shortly after reading the New York Times review. It read like an extended version of a DC Tales of the Unexpected comic about a possessive stage mother and her devoted income-generating daughter who never grew up and wore a wig of blonde banana curls. Sad to know that this actually happened to Dare Wright. I recommend this book. It's very sad but very informative about selfish personalities and a warning about dealing with such people. It also gives good reason for sleepaway camp. Too much parental contact is too much.

I suddenly became interested in the life of Dare Wright, for no other reason but because I started a small business on Ebay...I am always intrigued by eccentric individuals, and on my ebay search, I found The Lonely Doll, I also collect Lencis, and thought who would destroy such beautiful dolls for art?...Dare Wright's books, did not impress me as books for children, they seemed to be talking to an older audience. In my zest for learning more and more about this woman, I came to this interesting biography of Dare Wright.
The initial 200 pages are fascinating, if indeed Dare Wright lived this horrendous existence, and was such an child-woman all her life, it explains why her books The Lonely Doll series are so much Dare Wright.
What I couldn't quite understand was the end of her life as portrayed by Jean Nathan. I felt the writer embellished the ending, to make Dare's life even more horrendous, and compelling. I must commend Jean Nathan on her writing ability, but what I objected to was Jean Nathan bringing her own life in the epilogue, how can this writer identify herself with Dare Wright's life...Nathan had an angelic existence compared to this abandoned, abused, controlled, woman-child, Dare Wright. The book makes for fascinating reading...I would love Joyce Carol Oates to take a hold of Dare Wright's story and make it her own...

I used this book to apply many excellent tricks to my web page. I looked at a few other books and their authors were nerds who did not know how to communicate very well. And they didn't even show how their examples worked. This book on the other hand showed me how the examples and lines of codes worked! This is a great book for any HTML authors like myself.

I bought this book 2 years ago and still drag it around with me. The cover is falling off it gets used much. Everyone in the office always wants to borrow it because it's a great quick reference for advanced WebMasters and the perfect training wheels for beginners. A must have!! This book and the JavaScript QuickStart are the foundation to my WebDesigns.

Elizabeth's book is great for those new to HTML, and great to refresh the memory when updating a web site. It's thorough, very well-organized and readable. Other pluses are the handy size--just 250 pages--and attractive price--$18. I needed to hit the ground running with HTML, and this book let me do it quickly and effectively.

Thank Ms. Castro. I bought your book about 2 years ago and I began a small web business and today I have dozens of web sites on the net. I did this part-time with little other investments. I estimate I have made 30K or more. The best part is I am still using the book for quick reference. I gave the book to my brother and he became a web master of a internet company. I Asked for the book back and then passed it to a cousin who now has your new book. Your book changed our lives. Now that is the best review I can give. Thank you for a clear, concise, visual book that helps the novice become the master.

I purchased this book after thumbing though it and it did indeed seem a whole lot better than those aimed at "dummies". A whole lot better in fact, and at $18.00 a far better bargain. HOWEVER, two days after buying this book I found Joe Burn's "HTML Goodies" book which is far better in every respect. More thought provoking, more complete and a whole lot more fun to read, with many "tricks of the trade" included. I just ordered Joe's book from Amazon.com and at less than $18.00, it's the buy of a lifetime for HTML newbies like myself.!

This book's ok overall. Though, the app itself is updated to a new version so often that I don't really think that buying the new version of the book every time is required. I'm using DW4.x now and I still refer to the 2.0 book for many of the features.

Its extremely rare when a product with such power can be put to use so quickly. The Dreamweaver 2 Bible gives and excellent introduction to all of Dreamweavers features, from the easiest to the more complicated. It accomplishes this while remaining easy to read and understand. Anyone who has worked with other web site creation tools knows that such an accomplishment is rare.

If your just getting started in web site creation or looking to get a better command of Dreamweavers more powerful abilities, feel confident that this book will get you going.

I've used this book extensivley as a guide when I couldln't figure out how to get something done. I think this is a great book for someone who needs that back-up.

I was thrown into handling our company's website after word got out that I had "web design experience". Laughable, considering I had only done a couple personal web pages that merely linked to other sites. After going through Dreamweaver's very brief manual, I realized that I needed something much more comprehensive. Armed with this book, determination, and a lot of experimenting, after two weeks I took over our web presence without too much difficulty. No mean feat considering we get several thousand hits per week.

Granted there are still chapters that I'm still working through after five months, but whether I'm learning something new or just re-visiting an old topic, this book has never let me down.

If you use Dreamweaver, you owe it to yourself to get this "must have".

Great, easy to read. Both for beginners and professionals.