Christmas Time Books list
Tom Miller
I do have some of the EW books (some of the free ones as well as Chesire's
Expression Web 2 and "The Microsoft Expression Web Developer's guide to
Asp.net 3.5"and the EW for Dummies book).
I have Html 4.0 for Dummies (it is "several" years old) -> Replace with?
I have JavaScript for Dummies ( ditto) -> Replace with?
I have Php & MySql from Dummies (ditto) -> Replace with?
Let me be clear. I am looking for recommendations for xHtml, CSS,
JavaScript & Ajax. A book that has both good tutorials and is a good
reference would be ideal. A book that treats many of these subjects in an
integrated way to help me see both the big(er) picture as well as the
details would be preferred. The Sitepoint website offers a number of books.
The Dummies series offers a couple of intriguing titles (xHtml in color?)
Are these or some other books what I am looking for?
Thanks,
Tom Miller
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Gregory A. Beamer
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> Let me be clear. I am looking for recommendations for xHtml, CSS,
> JavaScript & Ajax
The subjects at hand are pretty broad, especially JavaScript and AJAX.
Also the goal of the book needs to be explored.
Do you want the theory and technological overview? Or are you looking at
specific implementation?
Regardless, I will try:
AJAX:
For a good general book, the Head First Ajax is a good starter. If you
need general, but more in depth, then Ajax: The Definitive Guide. I am
also fond of Ajax in Action, even with the dorky cover.
If you are moving towards the MS AJAX bits, the Wrox Professional book
(Evjen, Gibbs and Wallin) is where I would shoot. Or Rob Foster's book,
but that may be because I know Rob very well and find him to be a great
teacher.
CSS:
For CSS, you can't Eric Meyer. He is the definitive expert, from a book
standpoint. There is also a Head First book for CSS (includes XHTML),
but I have not looked at it.
JavaScript:
I have two books on my shelf. JavaScript: The Definitive Guide and an
out of print version of Pure JavaScript. Both are a bit dated, but I
have found the info I need on the web for anything newer.
XHTML:
For easier books, I have HTML, XHTML and CSS by Elizabeth Castro. If you
get a specific CSS book, this will be too high an overview. Beyond that,
I have no recommendations, as XHTML is merely well-formed HTML, if you
ask me. As someone who works rather extensively with XML, I may be a bit
jaded on this one, however. ;-)
Peace and Grace,
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"Tom Miller" <tlgal...@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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Tom Miller
> Regardless, I will try:
>
> AJAX:
> For a good general book, the Head First Ajax is a good starter. If you
> need general, but more in depth, then Ajax: The Definitive Guide. I am
> also fond of Ajax in Action, even with the dorky cover.
>
> If you are moving towards the MS AJAX bits, the Wrox Professional book
> (Evjen, Gibbs and Wallin) is where I would shoot. Or Rob Foster's book,
> but that may be because I know Rob very well and find him to be a great
> teacher.
>
>
> CSS:
> For CSS, you can't Eric Meyer. He is the definitive expert, from a book
> standpoint. There is also a Head First book for CSS (includes XHTML),
> but I have not looked at it.
>
> JavaScript:
> I have two books on my shelf. JavaScript: The Definitive Guide and an
> out of print version of Pure JavaScript. Both are a bit dated, but I
> have found the info I need on the web for anything newer.
>
> XHTML:
> For easier books, I have HTML, XHTML and CSS by Elizabeth Castro. If you
> get a specific CSS book, this will be too high an overview. Beyond that,
> I have no recommendations, as XHTML is merely well-formed HTML, if you
> ask me. As someone who works rather extensively with XML, I may be a bit
> jaded on this one, however. ;-)
>
That is pretty useful for a "try" :-)
Thank you. I guess the Eric Meyer on CSS would be a no-brainer. Thank you
both Gregory and Cheryl on that.
Anyone else want to take a shot?
Thanks,
Tom