Books and Book Reviews on Web Design and Development
HTML5 Canvas by Steve Fulton and Jeff Fulton
This is a review of the book HTML5 Canvas by Steve Fulton and Jeff Fulton. Learn more about how to use the CANVAS element to build online games.
CSS3 for Web Designers by Dan Cederholm
There are many books on CSS3, but this small book by Dan Cederholm is both fun to read and has good coverage of relevant CSS3 features. Read my full review to learn what I thought of CSS3 for Web Designers.
XML: Visual Quickstart Guide by Kevin Howard Goldberg
XML Visual Quickstart Guide is a great book for XML beginners. In it you'll learn about XML, XSLT, schemas, and more. Plus it includes a section on how XML is used in the real world. Read my review of XML Visual Quickstart Guide 2nd edition by Kevin Howard Goldberg.
The Art of SEO by Eric Enge, Stephan Spencer, et al
If you have a site that you've never done SEO on and you don't know how, this book is a good, if dense, way to start. Find out what I like and don't like about this SEO book.
Designing Web Interfaces by Bill Scott and Theresa Neil
This is a review of the book Designing Web Interfaces by Bill Scott and Theresa Neil. If you build web applications, but have a difficult time getting customers to interact with them, then you should read this book to find out what principles of web interfaces you may be ignoring. Find out what I think of this book.
Sams Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML and CSS in One Hour a Day
This is a comprehensive book on web publishing, covering everything from HTML and CSS to JavaScript and Ajax, to hosting and CMS. This is my review of the book by Laura Lemay and Rafe Colburn. I reviewed this book at the request of my readers, find out what I thought.
HTML5 Cookbook Book Review
This is a good book for developers who learn HTML5 by doing. It is in a problem/solution format with extra discussion and resources. Learn more about what I think of this book.
Teach Yourself Javascript in 24 Hours (4th edition) Book Review
Here is a great book for learning JavaScript. Find out what I think of the fourth edition of this Sams Teach Yourself book.
WebGL Up and Running
If you're interested in adding 3D graphics to your web pages WebGL is a great place to start. And this book WebGL: Up and Running by Tony Parisi is a great place to start. Find out what I thought of this book in my review.
HTML5 and CSS3 for the Real World by Goldstein, Lazaris, and Weyl
This is a book review of the SitePoint book HTML5 and CSS3 for the Real World. Find out what I think of this book that can help you learn HTML5.
Core HTML5 CANVAS
A comprehensive book on how to build and use HTML5 canvas for game development. Find out what I thought in this book review.
Head First Web Design Book Review
This is a fun book that web designers who need more help with becoming a professional web designer and freelancer.
The WordPress Anthology
This is a book about a lot of the under-the-covers aspects of WordPress. If you're interested in more than just posting your blog entries and want to really customize your WordPress website this is a good book to check out. Read my full review.
The PC is Not a Typewriter Book Review
This is a review of a book that has been out for over twenty years. But it is still as relevant now as it was in the 90s when it first came out.
Learning XML by Erik T. Ray Book Review
If you want to learn XML, you should buy this book. It is a good introduction to the language.
Build Your Own Web Site the Right Way by Ian Lloyd
This is a book review of the excellent beginners Sitepoint book Build Your Own Web Site the Right Way by Ian Lloyd.
Everything You Know About CSS is Wrong by Rachel Andrew and Kevin Yank
A review of the Sitepoint book Everything You Know About CSS is Wrong by Rachel Andrew and Kevin Yank. This book gives an interesting perspective on a new CSS property that will be supported by IE 8.
Principles of Successful Freelancing by Miles Burke
A review of the Sitepoint book Principles of Successful Freelancing. This is a great book for anyone considering making the jump to full-time Web design freelancing.
Painting the Web by Shelley Powers
This book seemed to be the answer to how to get people to come and stay on your site by making Web graphics that are appealing and interesting. But it's not.
Website Optimization by Andrew B. King
If you're looking to create a website for a modern corporation or just look like one, then you need the book Website Optimization by Andrew B. King.
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Glossary of jargon terms related to web design, HTML, XML and the internet.
Teach Yourself CSS in 24 Hours by Kynn Bartlett Second Edition
Review of the book Teach Yourself CSS in 24 Hours by Kynn Bartlett
The Design of Sites by Van Duyne, Landay, and Hong, second edition
Using design patterns is a great way to create a site that works and is easy for your customers to use. The second edition of the book The Design of Sites, by Van Duyne, Landay, and Hong provides a huge number of paterns.
CSS for Web Designers Only by Donna L. Baker
A comfortable and colorful book on CSS and how to use it on your Web site.
Web Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance by Jim Thatcher et al
A very comprehensive book on Web accessibility and how and why to do it.
CSS Cookbook 2nd Edition by Christopher Schmitt
A significant increase in size, this second edition of CSS Cookbook is a welcome addition to any Web designer's library.
Information Architecture by Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville
Book review of the book Information Architecture by Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville.
Ajax by Edmond Woychowsky
This is a very technical book for Web developers who want to learn Ajax. It covers the basics of Ajax including XHTML, XML, JavaScript, and the XMLHttpRequest. It also goes into detail about other technologies like Xpath, XSLT, and Ruby on Rails.
DOM Scripting By Jeremy Keith
If you were avoiding JavaScript or eyeing it with skepticism then you should get this book. You'll be pleased to find out how much fun DOM scripting can be, and how you can improve your Web sites without bloating your code or creating inaccessible nightmare pages.
Build Your Own Ajax Web Applications By Matthew Eernisse
A book review of the SitePoint book Build Your Own Ajax Web Applications. While not a book for beginners, this book will teach intermediate and advanced Web developers how to implement Ajax on their Web sites.
HTML Utopia: Designing Without Tables Using CSS by Rachel Andrew and Dan Shafer
A review of the book HTML Utopia: Designing Without Tables Using CSS by Rachel Andrew and Dan Shafer
Head Rush Ajax by Brett McLaughlin
A review of the book Head Rush Ajax by Brett McLaughlin. A quick and dirty way to get your Web site up and running using Ajax.
Web Concept and Design
A review of the book _Web Concept and Design_ by Crystal Waters
Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug
A review of the book Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug
Book Review: Firefox Secrets by Chean Chu Yeow
A review of the book Firefox Secrets by Chean Chu Yeow from Sitepoint Press.
Book Review: The Zen of CSS Design by Dave Shae and Molly Holzschlag
A review of the book The Zen of CSS Design by Dave Shae and Molly Holzschlag from New Riders Press
Book Review: CSS Pocket Reference
A review of the book CSS Pocket Reference by Eric A. Meyer from O'Reilly press
Book Review: XSLT 2.0 Web Development by Dmitry Kirasov
A book review of the book XSLT 2.0 Web Development by Dmitry Kirasov for Web developers and designers interested in using more advanced techniques to move their Web site forward.
Book Review: Photoshop for the Web
Book review of Mikkel Aaland's book, Photoshop for the Web.
101 Ways to Boost Web Traffic
Get this book if you're at a loss for how to get people to come to your site.
CGI Programming
One of the best books available for learning to write CGI scripts in Perl.
Creating Cool HTML 4 Web Pages
This book takes you through everything you need to know to create Web pages.
Creating Web Pages for Dummies
If you want to build a Web page and have never even thought about programming, then this book has what you need.
Hands on HTML
Hands on HTML by Greg Robertson is a good book for beginners who want to create a Web page quickly and learn some HTML.
Apache Cookbook
I actually like this book more than the Apache Definitive Guide. It's easier to read and covers important information.
Hot Text
From the basics of writing to clear instructions on writing for an electronic audience, this book covers all you need to create hot, vital Web content.
HTML Style Sheets Design Guide
With this book, you'll understand the basics of CSS and style sheets and how to apply them to your Web pages.
Learning Perl
This is a great book for programmers who already know another language and would like to pick up Perl quickly.
Learning XML
This is a great introductory book on XML. It clearly explains the language and will leave you hungry to get started on your documents.
Net Words
The Web is words, but most Web sites seem to forget this. This book covers all you need to get and create great copy for your Web site.
Dreamweaver MX: The Missing Manual
Unless you're comfortable learning a new program with minimal documentation, this book is important to pick up. Dreamweaver is a very powerful program.
Official Guide to Programming with CGI.pm
This book is not for beginning Perl scripters, but once you're comfortable with writing CGIs with Perl, you will find that CGI.pm will help you to write CGIs more quickly.
Paging the Web
A bit pricey, but good for visual learners and absolute beginners.
Perl in a Nutshell
If you can get only one book on Perl, get this book.
Secure XML
Secure XML takes you through what you need to know to keep your XML secure.
The E-Commerce Book
If you're trying to sell things on your site, you should review this book.
Web Concept and Design
This is not a book to learn HTML. This is a book to learn to use HTML to good effect.
Web Design in a Nutshell
If you're looking for a one-stop-shop book for Web building - this is it.
XML and Java 2nd edition
This is one of the clearest books on XML, Java and creating Web applications available.
XML Family of Specifications
This book is one of the most comprehensive XML books available. You'll find an overview of all of the important XML specifications.
XML Pocket Reference
This small book offers the advanced developer the chance to learn XML concepts quickly. It also provides a strong reference for XSLT, XLink, and XPointer.
XPath, XLink, XPointer, and XML
Linking between different types of documents is vital to make a robust Web and this book covers the basics and more of hyperlinking with XML.
XSL Companion
This book covers what you need to know about XSL, but there are many other books and Web sites that do as good or better a job.
XSLT
This book covers all the basics of XSLT and beyond.
Web Design Books
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Instant Netscape Dynamic HTML by Alex Homer and Chris Ullman
A book review of the book Instant Netscape DHTML.
XML Books
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Learning XML by Erik T. Ray
If you want to learn XML, you should buy this book. It is a good introduction to the language.
Learning XML by Erik T. Ray
If you want to learn XML, you should buy this book. It is a good introduction to the language.
Sams Teach Yourself HTML and CSS in 24 Hours
Beginners will like this book that takes you through learning HTML and CSS in just 24 hour-long chapters. There are exercises and quizes to help you retain what you learned. Find out what I thought of this book to learn HTML and CSS.
HTTP Pocket Reference by Clinton Wong
Understanding HTTP is key to understanding how your server works, and this book covers all you need
Web Development Recipes by Hogan, Warren, Weber, Johnson, and Godin
This book review looks at the book Web Development Recipes by Hogan, Warren, Weber, Johnson, and Godin. You will learn what is good and what is bad about the book and whether it would be right for you.
The CSS3 Anthology 4th Edition by Rachel Andrew
If you are interested in learning CSS or you already know a little, this is a good task-oriented book that can help you get started and keep moving in styling your web pages with CSS versions 1, 2 and 3.
Learning Perl by Randal L. Schwartz Book Review
Learning Perl by Randal L. Schwartz is a great book for beginning Perl programmers.
Book Review: Head First HTML and CSS 2nd Edition Updated for HTML5
A review of an HTML and CSS book for beginners. This book covers a lot of ground in a fun way way and includes enough self-testing, interactivity and practice to ensure that you really understand the topics covered. Read my full review.
HTML5 for Publishers
This is a short book that will give you an introduction to some features of HTML5 you may want to start using in your ePub ebooks. Read my review to learn what I think of it.
Paging the Web – Book Review
A simple book for beginners to learn to build web pages. This is a review of Paging the Web.
Web Concept and Design by Crystal Waters
Web Concept and Design is an excellent book on web design and how to create a site that is meaningful for you and your customers.
Perl in a Nutshell by by Ellen Siever et al
Perl in a Nutshell - If you can get only one book on Perl, get this book.
Official Guide to Programming with CGI.pm by Lincoln Stein
Official Guide to Programming with CGI.pm by Lincoln Stein an easy way to learn to use one of the most effective Perl module for Web developers.
Best XML Books
Whether you want to learn XML or you use it every day, these books will be a great resource. There are books for learning XML and books for reference, and all of them are good.