Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Visual Encyclopedia [Paperback]

Kim Cavanaugh (Author), Sheri German (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0471751766 | ISBN-13: 978-0471751762 | Edition: 1

If you prefer to see what things look like and how to perform a task, instead of just being told, this is your ideal A to Z reference. Part I shows every Dreamweaver 8 tool and how to use it. Part II provides step-by-step instructions for more than 140 key tasks and techniques. Both are arranged alphabetically and illustrated in full color. It's the ultimate Visual resource--you'll see!

* Each tool and technique illustrated in full color
* Alphabetical listings for easy reference
* Step-by-step instructions for performing dozens of tasks
* A comprehensive guide for visual learners

A Visual guide to
* Understanding and using all the Dreamweaver tools
* Site set-up, page creation, and page properties
* Formatting text and building tables
* Using Dreamweaver 8's new Visual Guides
* Working with Flash(r) movies, text, and video
* Developing special effects for cutting-edge sites

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From the Back Cover

If you prefer to see what things look like and how to perform a task, instead of just being told, this is your ideal A to Z reference. Part I shows every Dreamweaver 8 tool and how to use it. Part II provides step-by-step instructions for more than 140 key tasks and techniques. Both are arranged alphabetically and illustrated in full color. It's the ultimate Visual resource—you'll see!

• Each tool and technique illustrated in full color
• Alphabetical listings for easy reference
• Step-by-step instructions for performing dozens of tasks
• A comprehensive guide for visual learners

A Visual guide to

• Understanding and using all the Dreamweaver tools
• Site set-up, page creation, and page properties
• Formatting text and building tables
• Using Dreamweaver 8's new Visual Guides
• Working with Flash® movies, text, and video
• Developing special effects for cutting-edge sites

About the Author

Kim Cavanaugh has written 3 books about Dreamweaver and Fireworks, developed on-line courses, and written over 100 tutorials on the use of these and other programs. A partner in CommunityMX.com, Kim has been teaching others to develop Web sites for over 5 years. Currently employed as the instructional Webmaster for the School District of Palm Beach County, Kim also operates his own Web development company, Palm Beach Web Solutions, and writes frequently at his blog, www.brainfrieze.net. Kim lives in West Palm Beach Florida with his very patient wife and daughter who somehow put up with the number of hours he spends at the computer.

Sheri German has been teaching Dreamweaver since it was in version 2, to students in various venues such as Trinity University, the Institute for Federal Printing and Electronic Publishing at the Government Printing office, and the Washington Apple Pi user group. She is a partner in CommunityMX.com (www.communitymx.com), a Macromedia Education Leader, a Certified Dreamweaver MX 2004 developer, and a Web designer who specializes in creating Web sites for arts organizations. Her formal education includes a BA in literature, an MA in Music, and a Desktop Publishing certificate. She lives in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area with her husband Andy, a lawyer for the USPS, two children, Jennifer and Joseph “Scotty,” and three cats and a dog. When she is not developing sites or teaching, she is often taking a ballet class or listening to classical music.

Product Details

• Paperback: 468 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 1 edition (April 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471751766
• ISBN-13: 978-0471751762
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,077,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy duty -- in the best possible way!, March 31, 2006

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Renee T (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Visual Encyclopedia (Paperback)

This book is heavy in more ways than one. For one thing, it's a big thick, glossy tome that weighs a lot. However, the good news is that it's worth its wait in gold! Never have a seen such an accessible, comprehensive aid for getting things done with Dreamweaver. It's task and tool based, with every step illustrated in color. Makes it incredibly easy to do use just about every aspect of the product. You just look up the task or tool and voilla! Fortunately, it's accessibility doesn't limit its utility, so this book is also for experienced DW users. I'm amazed at the sophistication of the techniques, even though they're presented in a way that make them head-smacking easy. This just could be the best overall book on Dreamweaver yet.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best book yet for Dreamweaver, June 29, 2007

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The best feature about this book is that it shows you screen shots and gives step by step instructions. I have for years been trying to teach myself about Dreamweaver, now this book helps me to better understand what Dreamweaver can do to make your Website really stand out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Dreamweaver book, April 4, 2007

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Book goes into great depth to show most of the features in Dreamweaver 8. The book puts its topics in alphabetical order so that it is easy to find what you need.