For readers who want to design Web pages that load quickly, are easy to update, accessible to all, work on all browsers and can be quickly adapted to different media, this comprehensive guide represents the best way to go about it. By focusing on the ways the two languages--XHTML and CSS--complement each other, Web design pro Patrick Griffiths provides the fastest, most efficient way of accomplishing specific Web design tasks. With Web standards best practices at its heart, it outlines how to do things the right way from the outset, resulting in highly optimized web pages, in a quicker, easier, less painful way than users could hope for! Split into 10 easy-to-follow chapters such as Text, Images, Layout, Lists, and Forms, and coupled with handy quick-reference XHTML tag and CSS property appendixes, HTML Dog is the perfect guide and companion for anyone wanting to master these languages. Readers can also see the lessons in action with more than 70 online examples constructed especially for the book.
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For readers who want to design Web pages that load quickly, are easy to update, accessible to all, work on all browsers and can be quickly adapted to different media, this comprehensive guide represents the best way to go about it. By focusing on the ways the two languages--XHTML and CSS--complement each other, Web design pro Patrick Griffiths provides the fastest, most efficient way of accomplishing specific Web design tasks. With Web standards best practices at its heart, it outlines how to do things the right way from the outset, resulting in highly optimized web pages, in a quicker, easier, less painful way than users could hope for! Split into 10 easy-to-follow chapters such as Text, Images, Layout, Lists, and Forms, and coupled with handy quick-reference XHTML tag and CSS property appendixes, HTML Dog is the perfect guide and companion for anyone wanting to master these languages. Readers can also see the lessons in action with more than 70 online examples constructed especially for the book.
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Patrick Griffiths of London, England, has been an HTML specialist since 1999. He has worked in this specific capacity for, amongst others, Vodafone, educational establishments, and on various government projects. More recently, as a developer and instructor for his own company, Vivabit, he has given expert training to organizations such as Amnesty International, Legal and General, and London's Natural History Museum. As well as writing and maintaining the HMTL Dog Web site, he has contributed to resources such as A List Apart and the CSS Zen Garden, and is an active, well-known member of the web design community.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered this book after reading the multitude of tutorials on Patrick Griffiths' website. I'm happy to say that it was a fantastic investment and has enabled me, in a simple, entertaining and easy way, to learn the intricacies of HTML and CSS.
Griffiths moves from detailed explanations of the difference between HTML and CSS, not only outlining examples, but also the practical reasons for using these web technologies together, then to more complex issues, such as layout. The book is full of web wizardry and expert tips all written in a casual and easy to read style.
I was so pleased with this book that I also bought the CSS Zen Garden book (also published by New Riders), which is another gem.
The Best Practice Guide is a worthy read for anybody wishing to learn standards based web development or simply wanting a decent reference. Highly recommended.
Griffiths moves from detailed explanations of the difference between HTML and CSS, not only outlining examples, but also the practical reasons for using these web technologies together, then to more complex issues, such as layout. The book is full of web wizardry and expert tips all written in a casual and easy to read style.
I was so pleased with this book that I also bought the CSS Zen Garden book (also published by New Riders), which is another gem.
The Best Practice Guide is a worthy read for anybody wishing to learn standards based web development or simply wanting a decent reference. Highly recommended.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By C. A. Mackay
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Patrick Griffiths - I salute you. I was in need of a guide to XHTML and CSS that would give me a good solid grounding on which to develop my new interest in web design. In the past, I had learnt from trial and error and various internet articles, but this book has changed the way I look at web design. Its chapters are very well laid out - they are clear, concise and instead of screeds of technical jargon, it is packed full of useful and interesting background information about web standards and straight-forward step-by-step instructions in plain English (with a few jokes along the way to hold your attention). Based on "web standards" and "best-practice" I know that the websites I will create with this book by my side will be of a high standard. This book has taken up residence next to my computer and I can see it staying there for a long time to come, as the appendixes are great references for each language.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Crane
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Its very good, but not for beginners as it gets bogged down in the technical side of the coding fairly quickly and if you're not familiar with it, that could be a problem. As a best practice guide it is very good, but again, assumes a level of familiarity.
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Very good reference book
It's a very useful book, especially when used in combination with the html dog website. I can only recommend it.
Published 11 months ago by Z'ltuhn
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The only thing better than the website.
For those who know the HTML Dog website, the book has screen captures and pictures!
The size is light and practical and the index makes it easy to find the subjects you... Read more
The size is light and practical and the index makes it easy to find the subjects you... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2010 by AMBAR
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good to read on the tube
you can find everyting from this book in the internet or in their website, but very usefull to read on the tube or when no internet connection is available. Reference book.
Published on 18 May 2010 by pc geek
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Simple to use and undestand HTML.
With this book I built a website in one week - all singing all dancing.
With this book I built a website in one week - all singing all dancing.
Published on 10 May 2010 by Garden Lover
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A very good book
I already *knew* the author via his HTML Dog web pages, so had high expectations of this book. It lived up to them. The writing is always clear and to the point. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Lairdophelps
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Great book
Great book,
I'm recomending it to all my students. Simple, compact and has all essential information about css and xhtml.
I'm recomending it to all my students. Simple, compact and has all essential information about css and xhtml.
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Hubert Szyperski
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Good content but...
what about the white space?
The book has been written by an author that obviously knows his stuff and there's plenty in here that'll help anyone get started with using... Read more
The book has been written by an author that obviously knows his stuff and there's plenty in here that'll help anyone get started with using... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2008 by Mr. S. Crook
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book + website= success
I have never written a review before, but know feel compelled to do so.If you are serious about wanting to learn html, don't buy any of the 24hr quick learn rubbish, buy this book... Read more
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