Dreamweaver MX Complete Course [Paperback]

Joyce J. Evans (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764536869 | ISBN-13: 978-0764536861 | Publication Date: September 5, 2002

* This groundbreaking title provides creative design professionals and students with a complete, authoritative curriculum-based course to quickly and easily get them up-to-speed with the latest release of Macromedia Dreamweaver!
* Teaches the full range of Dreamweaver tools and techniques through the recreation of a working Web site - with all raw artwork included on the CD-ROM!
* Features stunning four color artwork and glossy white paper throughout for maximum informational value and "wow" appeal!
* Appropriate for both Mac and Windows!
* Divided into timed Sessions based on the central project/image. These are chapter-level
* Divisions that contain the heart of the book: the progressive tutorials!
* The project starts simply, establishing major design areas with the basic Dreamweaver techniques, and applying the Wow! Factor to each area as the project advances..
* The final result is a professional-level competency with Dreamweaver and a beautiful, fully functional Web site.
* CD-ROM contains all of the files and materials needed for the project.
* Seybold Seminars is the number-one name in the design and publishing technology field.
Joyce J. Evans is an acclaimed author and dynamic communications professional, with over 10 years of experience in educational training, speaking, tutorial development, Web design and usability, she faces every challenge with a genuine concern for the user. She founded, designed and maintains the Idea Design Web site, (http://www.je-ideadesign.com) a Web design studio. In conjunction with the ID Bookstore and other various clients she keeps herself very busy in the online development world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“…the best book reviewed here in terms of providing a complete training solution from total beginner to intermediate user level…”(Practical Web Projects, May 2003)

From the Back Cover

Written by a veteran trainer and illustrated throughout in full color, this Complete Course shows you how to master the full range of Dreamweaver tools and techniques while working on a single project. Eighteen sessions and more than 80 step-by-step tutorials, accompanied by vivid color images and screen shots, walk you through the creation of a state-of-the-art Dreamweaver Web site, from start to finish. After completing the course, you'll have an impressive portfolio piece - and a thorough understanding of Dreamweaver fundamentals.
* Build navigation links and use them to open various content pages.
* Create spectacular navigational graphics using Fireworks and Dreamweaver as a team.
* Bring text, links, and images all together in a seamless, professional-looking site.

CD-ROM Contents
* Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, and Flash MX trial versions
* TopStyle Pro trial version
* All project files, including images, starter pages, completed pages, and a sample database

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (September 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764536869
• ISBN-13: 978-0764536861
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,356,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book, November 20, 2002

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"guru33" (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreamweaver MX Complete Course (Paperback)

I was coming to DreamweaverMX from the coding world, having done a number of sites in Visual InterDev, looking to pick up a book that would teach me Dreamweaver in a just few days.

This is the absolute best textbook I have ever used for any subject. Joyce Evans needs to teach the folks at Wrox how a training book should be done. It could not have been clearer, and there were NO errors! (are you listening Wrox?)

I hope Joyce is doing Fireworks and Flash books to go along with this great effort. Cant say enough about it, it's just great.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't get to class - let the class come to you!, November 13, 2002

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreamweaver MX Complete Course (Paperback)

Developing a web page? Find that text editors are too much coding? HomeSite, FrontPage and others just don't have the right set of application features. Want to be able to do CSS, JavaScripts, HTML, DHTML, tables, frames and forms? Can't afford the cost of formalized classroom training? You want to use DreamWeaver MX and learn how to use the application, then you have look no further.

Having taught DreamWeaver classes over the past several months, this book is by far much better than any courseware I have used or seen. One thing I like about this is that fact that you control the pace of learning, whether you want to learn over the weekend or over the month, this book allows for complete user control.

Fully illustrated, you start off with the basic page design and from there you will work with more advanced concepts as you progress. I really like that fact that the book is a continual process of learning and building. I also like the way the author has broken down the step by step process by adding notes in the exercises.

One of the best features is that the pictures and diagrams are in color to allow you to see what the result will be without having to guess. Again this book exceeded any text I have used in class and has given me some new DHTML ideas for website development.

The cd-rom included has all the files you need for each project or exercise in the book. Also included are DreamWeaver, Flash and Fireworks MX trial versions as well as a trial version of Top Style Pro.

I had absolutely no trouble with the exercises and found no steps missing from them. Overall if you are looking to advanced your website or are beginning to build one with DreamWeaver, stop by the bookstore and grab a copy of this manual, well worth the price.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete it is..., November 13, 2002

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Brad Halstead (London, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreamweaver MX Complete Course (Paperback)

WOW! Dreamweaver MX Complete Course by Joyce J. Evans is a MUST read for anyone new into the world of Macormedia Dreamweaver. The book is just as titled, a complete course on using Dreamweaver MX with tidbits of information thrown throughout the book. The formatting of the book is true color and step-by-step instruction. If you're new to Dreamweaver or an instructor at a College or High School, this book will benefit you as an instructor and your students.