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The Art & Science of Web Design by Jeffrey Veen

New Riders, December 2000.
Trade Paperback, 260 pages.
ISBN: 0789723700
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The Art & Science of Web Design
by Jeffrey Veen This reference does not supply loads of sample code or HTML tricks; instead it conveys valid and useful information about practical web design and style, including what is working online and why. Readers are also provided with emerging web publishing conventions that work, and explanations and supporting examples of why these conventions are useful. The book offers insight into the Web's history, interface conventions, search and navigation structure, browser compatibility, website loading speed, web advertising and database-driven websites.

Author Jeffrey Veen has been working in and writing about the web industry before web design even emerged as a known profession. For six years he served as the Executive Interface Director for Wired Digital and Lycos Inc., managing the look and feel of HotWired, the HotBot search engine, Wired News and others. He has been active with the World Wide Web Consortium and writes a column about web design for Webmonkey. This book, which combines concepts of web usability, web design style and Veen's own expert analysis and opinions, should be required reading in any web developing or marketing course. Although the book is not intended for those looking for how-to coding examples and plug-in code, true Internet professionals -- including web developers and marketers -- can learn a great deal from this book. Highly recommended.


Just the Tips, Man for Microsoft Word 2000 by Bob Fisser and Wendy Richardson

Nerdy Books, November, 2000.
Spiral-bound, 272 pages.
ISBN: 1930041012
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Just the Tips, Man for Microsoft Word 2000
by Bob Fisser and Wendy Richardson This excellent little Microsoft Word tips book can sit on your desk as you flip through the 231 easy-to-follow tips provided to you by different nerds, which are accompanied by humorous illustrations. The book provides short-cuts and keyboard tips for a variety of Word functions, including managing files, text formatting, selecting and navigating text, printing, headers and footers, editing, tables, inserting clip art, toolbars, special characters, spell check and many other functions. Many of the tips and short cuts in the book focus on the use of keys, including Shift, Ctrl, Alt and the F keys. Even Word wizards are likely to find many new tips they had never heard of before. Just the Tips, Man is a fun, handy guide that any frequent Word user will love to own.


MCSE Core Certification Exam Guide 6-in-1 by Emmett Dulaney and Jeff Durham

Que, February 2000.
Trade Paperback, 1200 pages.
ISBN: 0789724057
Ordering information:
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MCSE Core+2 Certification 6-in-1
by Emmett Dulaney and Jeff Durham This large 1200-page reference provides information, instruction and sample tests to help network engineers in preparing for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) exams. The book covers Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Internet Information Server, TCP/IP and networking concepts. The book focuses on exam-related content for six exams and recommends that readers begin with the Implement and Supporting Windows NT Server 4.0 exam (#70-067). Passing this exam certifies you as a MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional and from there you can begin adding to your core knowledge by taking the other exams. In addition to specific instruction about topics for each of the six tests, the reference also provides additional information including a glossary, certification checklist, exam objectives, testing tips and additional resources, including websites. The CD-Rom includes self-test software, which the reader can use to test their knowledge and see whether they are ready to pass the exams. This is a great tool for preparing for the MCSE examinations.


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