Books and Book Reviews on Web Design and Development
When you're looking for a book on how to learn HTML or Web Design or just a reference manual for Web development, these are the books you should check out. Many are books I refer to every day.
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Best CSS Books for Beginners
There is a lot to learn about Cascading Style Sheets, and sometimes the best way to learn it is with a book. These are some of my favorite CSS books for learning CSS. They work well for beginners, and several of them also provide a lot of information for more advanced CSS designers.
Teach Yourself CSS in 24 Hours by Kynn Bartlett Second Edition
Review of the book Teach Yourself CSS in 24 Hours by Kynn Bartlett
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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: HTML Pocket Reference
A must have book for Web developers.
A must have book for Web developers.
Book Review: Photoshop for the Web
Book review of Mikkel Aaland's book, Photoshop for the Web.
Book review of Mikkel Aaland's book, Photoshop for the Web.
Book Review: Learning Web Design
An all-encompassing book about Web design that is perfect for beginners and people wanting to get more out of their basic skills.
An all-encompassing book about Web design that is perfect for beginners and people wanting to get more out of their basic skills.
Book Review: Creating Cool HTML 4 Web Pages
Book review of Creating Cool HTML 4 Web Pages by Dave Taylor
Book review of Creating Cool HTML 4 Web Pages by Dave Taylor
Book Review: Cascading Style Sheets: The Definitive Guide
Review of the book Cascading Style Sheets: The Definitive Guide by Eric A. Meyer (review written 8/15/2002 jkk)
Review of the book Cascading Style Sheets: The Definitive Guide by Eric A. Meyer (review written 8/15/2002 jkk)
Book Review: HTTP Pocket Reference
Understanding HTTP is key to understanding how your server works, and this book covers all you need.
Understanding HTTP is key to understanding how your server works, and this book covers all you need.
Full Review: Instant Netscape Dynamic HTML
Book Review of Instant Netscape Dynamic HTML by Alex Homer and Chris Ullman
Book Review of Instant Netscape Dynamic HTML by Alex Homer and Chris Ullman
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.
Get this book if you're at a loss for how to get people to come to your site.
Apache Cookbook
I actually like this book more than the Apache Definitive Guide. It's easier to read and covers important information.
I actually like this book more than the Apache Definitive Guide. It's easier to read and covers important information.
Blogging
This is the perfect book for people who are interested in creating content for the Web quickly and easily. It explains the basics of blogging and the many different ways to do it.
This is the perfect book for people who are interested in creating content for the Web quickly and easily. It explains the basics of blogging and the many different ways to do it.
CGI Programming
One of the best books available for learning to write CGI scripts in Perl.
One of the best books available for learning to write CGI scripts in Perl.
Core CSS 2nd edition
If you're looking for a complete reference on CSS, you've found the book. This book has over 800 pages of Cascading Style Sheets from CSS1 and CSS2 and even CSS3.
If you're looking for a complete reference on CSS, you've found the book. This book has over 800 pages of Cascading Style Sheets from CSS1 and CSS2 and even CSS3.
Creating Cool HTML 4 Web Pages
This book takes you through everything you need to know to create 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.
If you want to build a Web page and have never even thought about programming, then this book has what you need.
CSS: The Designers Edge
This book is excellent for designers who want to improve their CSS skills. It goes through the basics of CSS to advanced topics with fluidity and ease. Highly recommended.
This book is excellent for designers who want to improve their CSS skills. It goes through the basics of CSS to advanced topics with fluidity and ease. Highly recommended.
Designing Web Sites that Sell
More than just Web design - this book teaches you Web salesmanship.
More than just Web design - this book teaches you Web salesmanship.
Designing Web Usability
Web usability is the art of simplifying your site - and this book is invaluable.
Web usability is the art of simplifying your site - and this book is invaluable.
Dreamweaver MX 2004 Magic
This book has a lot of great projects with super ideas for improving your Dreamweaver Web site, but be sure to test everything on multiple browsers before you publish. This is not a book for learning advanced techniques, as the solutions are primarily found in the CD and not defined in the book itself.
This book has a lot of great projects with super ideas for improving your Dreamweaver Web site, but be sure to test everything on multiple browsers before you publish. This is not a book for learning advanced techniques, as the solutions are primarily found in the CD and not defined in the book itself.
Dreamweaver MX Hands on Training
If you learn by doing and you want to learn Dreamweaver, then this book is a must-have.
If you learn by doing and you want to learn Dreamweaver, then this book is a must-have.
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.
Unless you're comfortable learning a new program with minimal documentation, this book is important to pick up. Dreamweaver is a very powerful program.
Dynamic HTML 2nd edition
I don't often like the idea of one size fits all, but if you have to have just one reference on DHTML, this should be your book. It doesn't go into as much detail as more specialized book, but what it covers it covers well.
I don't often like the idea of one size fits all, but if you have to have just one reference on DHTML, this should be your book. It doesn't go into as much detail as more specialized book, but what it covers it covers well.
Essential Blogging
If you're already into blogging, this book provides more of what you love. If you are not into blogging, this book can help you get started.
If you're already into blogging, this book provides more of what you love. If you are not into blogging, this book can help you get started.
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.
Hands on HTML by Greg Robertson is a good book for beginners who want to create a Web page quickly and learn some HTML.
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.
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 Complete
For the price, you won't find a more comprehensive book on HTML. This book excerpts from high-quality HTML books, to create a unified whole. This book is a good buy for intermediate web developers.
For the price, you won't find a more comprehensive book on HTML. This book excerpts from high-quality HTML books, to create a unified whole. This book is a good buy for intermediate web developers.
HTML Pocket Reference
This book is a must have for Web developers.
This book is a must have for Web developers.
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.
With this book, you'll understand the basics of CSS and style sheets and how to apply them to your Web pages.
HTTP Pocket Reference
Knowing the backend is what distinguishes a good developer from a great one.
Knowing the backend is what distinguishes a good developer from a great one.
Instant Netscape DHTML
While a bit older, this book covers all you need to know about Netscape dynamic HTML.
While a bit older, this book covers all you need to know about Netscape dynamic HTML.
Learning Perl
This is a great book for programmers who already know another language and would like to pick up Perl quickly.
This is a great book for programmers who already know another language and would like to pick up Perl quickly.
Learning Web Design 2nd edition
If you want to learn HTML or how to build a Web page, this book is the perfect first choice. It is easy to read and doesn't talk down to you. And it covers everything from beginning to advanced topics in the same clear style.
If you want to learn HTML or how to build a Web page, this book is the perfect first choice. It is easy to read and doesn't talk down to you. And it covers everything from beginning to advanced topics in the same clear style.
Learning Web Design
This is a really good beginners HTML book that doesn't talk down to the reader, and has all the information you need to create a Web page.
This is a really good beginners HTML book that doesn't talk down to the reader, and has all the information you need to create a Web page.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A bit pricey, but good for visual learners and absolute beginners.
Perl for Dummies
If what you're looking at is a more lighthearted approach to learning Perl, then you should check out this book.
If what you're looking at is a more lighthearted approach to learning Perl, then you should check out this book.
Perl in a Nutshell
If you can get only one book on Perl, get this book.
If you can get only one book on Perl, get this book.
Photoshop for the Web
A good book for Web designers who are not graphic artists first and foremost.
A good book for Web designers who are not graphic artists first and foremost.
PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites
This is less a book about mySQL and PHP than it is a book about creating dynamic Web applications. But you'll learn PHP and mySQL in the process.
This is less a book about mySQL and PHP than it is a book about creating dynamic Web applications. But you'll learn PHP and mySQL in the process.
PHP Pocket Reference
A great reminder book for developers who are already familiar with PHP.
A great reminder book for developers who are already familiar with PHP.
Programming Perl
This book, written by the author of Perl, has everything you need to konw about the language.
This book, written by the author of Perl, has everything you need to konw about the language.
Return on Design
Many beginning Web designers forget to think about the Web as a business. This book covers the issues behind running a Web site as a business endeavor and actually seeing a return on that investment.
Many beginning Web designers forget to think about the Web as a business. This book covers the issues behind running a Web site as a business endeavor and actually seeing a return on that investment.
Secure XML
Secure XML takes you through what you need to know to keep your XML secure.
Secure XML takes you through what you need to know to keep your XML secure.
Selling Online
This hefty book is a bargain if you have an ecommerce Web site, or you're learning how to sell online.
This hefty book is a bargain if you have an ecommerce Web site, or you're learning how to sell online.
The Book of SAX
Buy this book for the reference materials and you won't be sorry.
Buy this book for the reference materials and you won't be sorry.
The Design of Sites
The great thing about this book is the examples or patterns. These patterns show you best practices for creating working Web sites.
The great thing about this book is the examples or patterns. These patterns show you best practices for creating working Web sites.
The E-Commerce Book
If you're trying to sell things on your site, you should review this book.
If you're trying to sell things on your site, you should review this book.
Web Bloopers
This is a fast and easy read for anyone designing Web pages. Every blooper is identified and solved clearly and easily. Highly recommended.
This is a fast and easy read for anyone designing Web pages. Every blooper is identified and solved clearly and easily. Highly recommended.
Web Concept and Design
This is not a book to learn HTML. This is a book to learn to use HTML to good effect.
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.
If you're looking for a one-stop-shop book for Web building - this is it.
Writing for Your Website
An excellent overview of how to write for the Web.
An excellent overview of how to write for the Web.
XML and Java 2nd edition
This is one of the clearest books on XML, Java and creating Web applications available.
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.
This book is one of the most comprehensive XML books available. You'll find an overview of all of the important XML specifications.
XML in Office 2003
This is an amazingly complete book on Office 2003 Pro XML and how to use it.
This is an amazingly complete book on Office 2003 Pro XML and how to use it.
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.
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.
XML Topic Maps
This is a very specialized book, but if you're involved in knowledge management or XML this is a good book to pick up.
This is a very specialized book, but if you're involved in knowledge management or XML this is a good book to pick up.
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.
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.
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.
This book covers all the basics of XSLT and beyond.