Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth [Paperback]

Jim Cheshire (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2009 | ISBN-10: 078973981X | ISBN-13: 978-0789739810 | Edition: 1

Beyond the Basics…Beneath the Surface…In Depth

 

Microsoft Expression Web 3

 

Advice and techniques that you need to get the job done.

 

Looking for ways to streamline your work so that you can focus on maximizing your

time? In Depth provides specific, tested, and proven solutions to the problems you run

into every day—things other books ignore or oversimplify. This is the one book that you

can rely on to answer all the questions you have now and will have in the future.

 

In Depth offers:

• Comprehensive coverage, with detailed solutions

• Breakthrough techniques and shortcuts that are unavailable elsewhere

• Practical, real-world examples with nothing glossed over or left out

• Troubleshooting help for tough problems you can’t fix on your own

• Outstanding authors recognized worldwide for their expertise and teaching style

• Quick information via sidebars, tips, reminders, notes, and warnings

In Depth is the only tool you need to get more done in less time!

 

CATEGORY: Web Development

COVERS: Microsoft® Expression Web 3

 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jim Cheshireis the owner of Jimco Software and Books and is the author of several design books and books on the Amazon Kindle. In his real job, Jim works as a senior escalation engineer at Microsoft on the ASP.NET and IIS teams. He has worked on the FrontPage, Visual Basic, ASP, IIS, and ASP.NET teams at Microsoft for more than 10 years.

 

You can reach Jim by visiting one of his websites: www.jimcobooks.com or www.jimcosoftware.com. You can also email him at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: Que; 1 edition (October 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078973981X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789739810
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jim Cheshire is an expert on the Amazon Kindle and on Web design and programming. Jim has written a dozen books on these topics and also shares his passion and knowledge with readers via online columns and articles.

Jim works for Microsoft where he helps developers make the most of Microsoft technologies. When he's not working, Jim spends time enjoying his family and especially loves spending time outdoors.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing response from author - great book!, October 15, 2009

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Linda - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth (Paperback)

This book has been great in helping me design my website! I'm new to all of this and was afraid I would get lost in all the terms and tech stuff I don't understand. Jim did a great job of explaining Expression to me in a clear and simple without talking down to me. After reading this I was able to use CSS in my site and I was even able to use the Asp.net controls to create a login page! I thought the book was organized just right for getting me from the beginning of my site to the more advanced topics. The book has a lot of tips in it that I have found to be great and Jim even warns you about things that might get you in trouble. I was really impressed by the book and I can't recommend it enough.

I have to share one more thing. I had a problem with Expression giving me an error I didn't understand so I emailed Jim using the email address he gives you in the book. I wasn't expecting much since the problem wasn't related to his book. I was really surprised that Jim replied quickly, and he also spent a lot of time with me figuring out what was wrong and helping me fix it. In a world where customer service is pretty much dead, I thought this was very refreshing.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lagniappe of a book - Jim Cheshire at his best, December 3, 2009

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Tina Clarke "Tina Clarke" (Cheshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth (Paperback)

Jim starts off the book with a overview of the features of EW which lets you know just what is available within the program if you have not used it before.

Authors are told they have to cover all aspects of the program, so whilst Jim has had to cover frames he points out what a folly it would be to use them in the normal course of web design in a very diplomatic way - way to go Jim.

If you really want to push yourself to the next level then Jim's book helps you do just that. On the other hand to my mind IT IS good for newbie's. When I approach something new I like to have all the information before me, but explained in a nice simple way. I don't want to have go do further research to find out where I can find the information that's missing. Its fine to have a bare bones book with the basics, however I want all information right there in front of me this book gives me that, so I think it covers all three levels of experience. I specially commend the publisher on having a mighty fine index, there is nothing worst than having a large (or even a small) book and having to rifle backwards and forwards throughout just to find some essential. Having a good index saves you so much time.

In my book there were fuzzy photos, but that was a printing error run. Not everything goes right. I took the time to ask the author what the problem with that was, as his other books had really good photos, so that's not the authors fault (or responsibility I might add) and not something he should be dinged for, he assured me that the next run would be better and he was considering redoing the photos now the service pack 1 was out and he could arrange for a lighter colour scheme through
windows colours. I would go for that if I were you Jim it will make the next printing run much better even if there are no printing faux pas by the printer.

I was surprised that the book cover was not as stiff as previous books, but Jim explained to me (again I took the trouble to ask) that;

"We printed the book on recycled paper. Even the cover is recycled paper. Yes, it doesn't have the firmness and slickness of non-recycled paper, but we didn't cut down trees to print my book. Every little bit helps!"

So I applaud Jim for this extra attention to detail and his concern for the environment and the book pages and cover are not that flimsy at all.

Jim believes in giving extra and he has created lagniappe's (a gift or bonus) throughout with even more information should you wish to pursue it. This book truly gives you comprehensive and in-depth information and what's more advice. I like books that not only tell you basic facts but that give you insights and tips and tricks that only an experience author can give you and all explained easily and simply. This is why Jim's books continue to be my favourite I would rather have too much than too little.

The only thing I could wish for more of is a starter kit and covering of different scenario's for SuperPreview - I think its fine to find the problems and know how to use SP but having some true life examples really really helps. Perhaps Jim might cover this in a series of articles on his websites?

You can also get access to a free online edition for 45 days through Safari Books Online not only for this book for all the others in the Safari stable. The coupon is in the back of the book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs Up - Excellent Reference, November 17, 2009

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Patricia Ann Geary (Harrisonburg VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth (Paperback)

I have been using Expression Web since it was first released as a beta program, so Jim Chesire's Microsoft Expression Web 3 in Depth, will serve as more of a reference book for me. The book is 600+ pages including a detailed index. Jim does not assume you are going to read the book from beginning to end like a novel, so you can start anywhere. I would recommend that anyone new to Expression Web begin at the beginning. Jim's writing style is easy to read, clear and concise and he uses cross-references throughout the book. If he mentions something, he gives a reference on where to go (in the book) for more details.

He has used sidebars with Notes that include additional technical information or links for more information on that topic; tips that make a feature easier to use; and most importantly cautions that might keep you from pulling your hair out. Pay attention to the Cautions. The end of each chapter includes some bonus material.
So if you are new, begin at the beginning with Jim's overview of the Expression Web program itself. He explains the workspace with the various panels and toolbars which allow you to create your sites as well as all of the various tools available to you. Tips are included to help you set up the program with references to a later chapter for greater detail. Pay particular attention to these. The information is presented in a clear, concise manner with plenty of screenshots so you can see what is being discussed. I would keep a highlighter handy to mark those passages of particular importance to you.

After you have learned how the program works and how to set it up, Jim covers how to create your content. The book is technical and may not be for everyone but it is a book you can refer back to again and again as you gain in experience in working with the program. All aspects of using the program are covered with examples of how to do things and those things to avoid.
He devotes two chapters to working with style sheets and the tools within Expression Web for creating and working with styles. Client side scripting, working with php and asp.net are also covered.

For me, Expression Web 3 In Depth is a book I will keep close at hand to refer to when I run into problems or am ready to tackle working with php and asp.net. If you are new to the Expression Web 3.0, then start at the beginning and work your way through the book. As you become more confident in using the program and creating your sites, use the index and skip around to find what you want. This book gets a "thumbs up" and my recommendation as an excellent reference book. The In Depth series of books is geared more for the Intermediate to Advanced Users rather than a complete newbie. It is still one I recommend to anyone who is going to use EW 3.0