I've compiled this list for those people interested in web development, product development, and design. Many of these books exceed web technologies and go right into how we interact and experience the world around us. Read more

Persuasive web design guides users and influences human behavior to motivate your web users to take action and generate marketing results. All the while never loosing sight that your customers are always in control. It is not about fooling your web visitors or manipulating them in any way. It is about using design deliberately to maximize results that are aligned with your business goals. Read more

This is a recommended reading list (feel free to use your public library) focused on introductory and expanded books and resources about User Centered Design: personas, scenarios, documentation, user experience, standards & accessibility, SEO, and more. Read more

I am a web enthusiast, avid web designer, professional search engine marketer, social media coach & strategist. I drink caffeine, research and write about online networking, search marketing methods, social web design, social community experience design, technology, and next generation social media and here are some the Web Design books I have used for reference or resource. Read more

...purpose of this from-designer-to-designers list is to HELP YOU find the books you'll actually NEED to: 1.- make your web developing experience easier and more pleasant. 2.- learn not only the basics, advanced and professional techniques too. 3.- end up with a good knowledge in XHTML, CSS, Javascript, DOM, web design navigation, usability and accessibility. I've ordered this list following this criteria: from basic to intermediate-advanced level. Each book in the chain is a step forward. Remember I've read all these books and many more, I'm no way basing my picks on other people's reviews or opinions. Hope this list helps you!! Notes: Use Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 as your visual editor or the one you like most. Adobe Photoshop is also essential in web design, get a good intermediate to advanced Photoshop book. The scope of this list is XHTML, CSS, Javascript, usability, navigation and design principles/patterns mainly, not visual code editors or Photoshop How Tos. There are more books out there that could be ... Read more