Review of Learn HTML 4 In a Weekend, 4th Edition (Paperback)

Most HTML instructional books I've seen are closer to reference manuals than learning tools.If you want to learn how to build web pages from scratch using native HTML this is the book you should be looking at.Years ago I used the 1998 "Revised Edition" of this book which came with a CD to learn most of what I know about HTML.What I liked the most about it was that it separated each major study area into standalone elements.When I finished a particular tutorial session I could actually start using what I learned in real life web pages.In addition, all the coding examples presented in the book were also on the CD I got with the book. On thing I especially liked was that I found nothing strange in any of Callihan's coding examples.Unlike a lot of authors of technical books he doesn't make any assumptions about his readers' prior technical knowledge.His coding example only used HTML commands that he had already thoroughly explained in his instructional text.

The "Revised Edition" version of the book I read began with teaching you the basic HTML commands, then it moved on to the intermediate commands, then advanced commands and finally it dealt with a few of the more esoteric subjects.The book would almost certainly bore most web savvy readers; however, if you're a novice and want to learn HTML from scratch I highly recommend buying this one.

One last thing, it's just a cute title.Don't expect to be whipping out web pages after just one weekend.It will take you at least two or three.I never did get around to reading "The Frames Tutorial" section of my book and since I don't use frames I probably never will.


Product Description
Complete just the first two tutorial sessions to develop the HTML skills that you need to start creating fully functional and effective Web pages. Over the weekend, complete as many of the other optional tutorial sessions as you want to further extend your knowledge of more advanced topics like adding colors and backgrounds, using tables, working with frames and forms, using styles, and creating multi-column page layouts. Learn to create standard HTML 4.01 Web pages, to help ensure future compatibility and accessibility. Following your weekend, explore the appendixes for additional information and guidance on creating XHTML Web pages, using special characters and character sets, designing your own custom Web graphics, completing your wishlist (adding audio, video, animations, image maps, scripts, applets, and dynamic HTML), and using FTP to transfer your completed Web pages to your Web host's server on the Web.

About the Author
Steve Callihan is a freelance and technical writer. He is the author of several books, including "Learn HTML In a Weekend, Third Edition" (ISBN: 0761526943), "Create Your First Mac Web Page In a Weekend" (ISBN: 0761521356), and "Create Your First Web Page In a Weekend" (ISBN: 0761513884), all from Premier Press. He has had several articles published in major computer magazines, including Internet World, and has extensive experience writing and producing hardware and software user guides.Steve lives in Seattle, Washington.

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Review of Visual C++.NET: Your Visual Blueprint for Programming on the .NET Platform (With CD-ROM) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

I have always wanted to learn c++ but never had the chance because of the constant changing technology and lack of time, but when I picked up this book and looked through the illustrations I knew I had no excuse. This was the only book I found in the market which removed most of the complexities of c++.net and left only the basics. It took me just 2 months on and off and typing every excersise and demo to understand and add c++.net to my skillset. Although this book is basic, I now have the ability to look at more advance books now which most C++.net books are written for.

There is however no database access code and no examples to show you how to distribute shared assemblies in the GAC. In addition no code to demonstrate interaction with web services.

Product Description
In this one-of-a-kind book, each step is displayed with callouts to show you exactly where the action takes place on the screen. You'll find complete coverage of C++, including basics, strings, structures, converting data types, classes, debugging, event handling, and the .NET conversion. The accompanying CD is loaded with all of the code examples. This is the only visual reference for C++!

From the Back Cover
Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you'll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 135 key C++ .NET tasks, including:

• Creating a local variable
• Initializing a structure
• Adding a nested class
• Adding a timer
• Comparing strings
• Creating a debugging executable
• Displaying a custom dialog box
• Converting data with C-style casts
• Responding to menu commands
• Using automatic clean up

Bonus CD-ROM!

• Complete source code for examples in the book
• Plus an e-version of the book

Extra Apply It

• "Apply It" and "Extra" sidebars highlight useful tips
• High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

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