Teach Yourself Web Publishing With Html 3.2 in 14 Days: Second Professional Reference Edition (Teach Yourself in 14 Days) [Hardcover]

Laura Lemay (Author), Arman Danesh (Author)

Book Description

Series: Teach Yourself in 14 Days | Publication Date: January 15, 1997

A thoroughly-revised version of the best-selling book that started the whole HTML/Web publishing phenomenon, Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML in 14 Days, Second Professional Reference Edition is easy enough for the beginner yet comprehensive enough that even experienced Web authors will find it indispensable for reference. This book includes 16 more chapters than the softcover edition, plus a 300-page HTML reference section. It covers the new "Cougar" specification for the next version of HTML and the new Netscape and Microsoft technologies like style sheets, absolute positioning and dynamic HTML. The CD-ROM includes an electronic version of the reference section, plus additional Web publishing tools for Windows and Macintosh platforms.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Laura Lemay's Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML 4 in 14 Days is an intimidatingly massive tome, but it's an excellent starting point for anyone serious about learning HTML. The title is potentially misleading as the HTML 4 coverage seems like an afterthought and doesn't appear in the 14-day course at all. Instead, HTML 4 appears in the second of two "Bonus Days." This is understandable, considering that a standard for HTML 4 hadn't been reached by the time of the book's publication date.

If you're looking for solid HTML 4 coverage, it might be best to look elsewhere or wait for the next Professional Reference Edition. If you need a complete tutorial on HTML and Web publishing from beginning to end, this remains a solid choice. The book assumes little previous knowledge, yet helps you master a number of HTML features, including typography, frames, tables, and forms. This guide also gives you a solid introduction to related topics that will quickly face almost everyone who develops a site: HTML authoring tools, Web graphics, multimedia, page design, JavaScript, CGI programming, plug-ins, security, and even Web server management. Many of these have been updated for the new edition. You may not be directly concerned with all these issues, but it's important to understand the role they play in the overall site. If one single book can give you an overview of the entire scope of site creation, this is it.

From the Publisher

A thoroughly-revised version of the best-selling book that started the whole HTML/Web publishing phenomenon, Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML in 14 Days, Second Professional Reference Edition is easy enough for the beginner yet comprehensive enough that even experienced Web authors will find it indispensable for reference. - Includes 16 more chapters than the softcover edition, plus a 300-page HTML reference section

- Covers the new "Cougar" specification for the next version of HTML and the new Netscape and Microsoft technologies like style sheets, absolute positioning and dynamic HTML

- CD-ROM includes an electronic version of the reference section, plus additional Web publishing tools for Windows and Macintosh platforms

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1176 pages
• Publisher: Pearson Sams Publishing; 2nd edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575213052
• ISBN-13: 978-1575213057
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,945,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great reference tool, perhaps not a primary learning tool, March 12, 2000

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This review is from: Teach Yourself Web Publishing With Html 3.2 in 14 Days: Second Professional Reference Edition (Teach Yourself in 14 Days) (Hardcover)

I am presently using this book as a recommended text in an HTML college class. It is not the primary text, but I am CONSTANTLY referring to it because it is so thorough. I recommend it for anyone who is SERIOUS about learning HTML in depth.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Makes a handy doorstop, January 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Teach Yourself Web Publishing With Html 3.2 in 14 Days: Second Professional Reference Edition (Teach Yourself in 14 Days) (Hardcover)

This book came HIGHLY recommended and I have to admit I'm completely disappointed. If I hadn't opened the CD I'd return it. Tries to touch on everything but leaves you with an understanding of nothing. Makes the simplest things very complicated. I bought SAMS Teach Yourself HTML in 24 Hours ($20.00, 450 pages, paperback) prior to this purchase and find myself referencing that book because LeMay either covers the topic in such a disjointed manner or doesn't cover it at all. Buy a less expensive book. This one just isn't worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great reference tool for all publishers., February 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Teach Yourself Web Publishing With Html 3.2 in 14 Days: Second Professional Reference Edition (Teach Yourself in 14 Days) (Hardcover)

I have used this refernce guide for a year exclusively, for its easy to read format and quick to find index. I highky suggest this to all.