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Computer/Web Design Book ReviewsPage One of TwoSecrets of Successful Web Sites by David SiegelHayden Books., August, 1997.304 pages. ISBN: 1568303823 Trade Paperback. Ordering information: Amazon.com. | Amazon.co.uk 
This book starts giving away web secrets in chapter one where it
describes in detail the set-up, organization and selling factors that took place
in launching the website for Land Rover. This first chapter details
the sale of the website to Land Rover, how the site benefits Land
Rover and how the site is organized. From this example and those
in the chapters
that follow the reader is able to gather web secrets from the pros
by examples containing pictures and lengthy descriptions. Other
chapters in this first section of the book provide examples in a
similar fashion for the design of sites like Salon, Stoli, Virgin
Records, Women's Wire and Porsche. Part II deals with subjects
involving web design projects and contracts and the man-hours
involved. From the client perspective it answers should you maintain
the site or hire someone else should do it? While from the web
designers it answers how do I put a proposal together and what should
I charge for this project?
Secrets is full of no-nonsense advice and examples from actual website happenings that include what worked and what didn't and why. The models of websites that flourished work both as a learning tool and as a history of effective publishing in this exciting new medium. Web designers, site owners and business executives will benefit greatly from studying this book. Teach Yourself Dynamic HTML in a Week by Bruce Campbell and Rick DarnellSams, Sept., 1997.508 pp. ISBN: 1575213354 Trade Paperback. Ordering information: Amazon.com. | Amazon.co.uk 
Teach Yourself Dynamic HTML is an excellent introductory resource
into Dynamic HTML which is especially useful to those who already
have grasped a
solid knowledge of the basic features of HTML and are ready to move
onward. The book explains the new features offered with Explorer 4.0
and Netscape 4.0, including scripting, style-sheets and changing
elements on a webpage. The book guides you through concepts with
increasing complexity. Beginning chapters cover What is Dynamic HTML
and Scripting in Dynamic HTML. Later chapters lead you through more
complex subjects such as Dynamic Table Generation and Intelligent
Dynamic Designs. Chapters include a discussion of the subject with
examples and code, followed by a Q & A section which answers questions
you might have. Some chapters also include a workshop and/or
quiz section to allow you to test your knowledge of the subject.
Dynamic HTML is an excellent learning tool and reference book. The book also includes a quick reference guide to common code used in HTML 4.0 and JavaScript, VBScript and CSS1. The book also practically explains where and what works with which browser, i.e. Explorer or Netscape. A great intermediate level resource which can take you from HTML to dynamic HTML in a short amount of time. Click Here For Computer/Web Design Book Reviews Page Two Return to Book Reviews Index ** To visit the archives of computer books reviewed in The IWJ, please click here. |