Useful Books
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Secrets of RSS
Steven Holzner
Peachpit Press, 2006
ISBN: 0-321-42622-3
If you want to take your knowledge of RSS and
syndication to the next level, consider reading this excellent
book. It goes far beyond the material our schedule allows in
this course, yet remains readable and accessible throughout.
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HTML Utopia: Designing
Without Tables Using CSS
Dan Shafer
Sitepoint
ISBN: 0-9579218-2-9
This book provides a comprehensive treatment
of CSS, once you have mastered the basics. Places particular
emphasis on the use of CSS positioning as an alternative
to table-based layouts. An excellent reference to CSS2 is
included.
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Web Developer Foundations Using XHTML
Terry A. Felke
Scott/Jones Publishing, 2003
ISBN: 1-57676-100-2
Similar in level and extent of coverage to the previous book.
In fact, this was a required book for several semesters.
If you are having difficulty understanding the course material,
you may find that this book suits your learning style
better.
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The Non-Designer’s Web
Book, 2nd ed.
Robin Williams & John Tollett
Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0-201-71038-2
Fun to read and useful. Offers a solid foundation
in the basics of Web design along with some handy tricks. If you want
to learn how to use the tools you are learning in this course in order
to make better looking sites, this would be a great place to start.
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Don’t Make Me Think,
2nd ed.
Steve Krug
New Riders
ISBN: 0-321-34475-8
Another fun to read and incredibly useful book.
Provides an excellent sense of what makes Web sites usable and how
to achieve that goal.
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Students are not required or expected to purchase any of these texts. This list is provided simply as a resource for students looking for additional sources or alternative treatments of course-related material. There are many, many books available on the open market, and I do not necessarily claim that those listed here are the best. They are, however, the ones I feel comfortable recommending based upon my personal experiences and opinions.