Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples?

C A Perez · 08-15-2009, 06:40 PM

Hi,
I'm teaching myself how to build a website. I've created a website with WP, but I want to do more than just cookie cut and paste (add plug ins). I've visited the W3.org site and although very informative, I like to have a hard copy in my hands. I seem to learn faster that way. I found HTML,XHTML, and CSS , 6th ed., by Elizabeth Castro. It looks like a good choice. But I'm concerned that there may be more current information available. I live in rural WA and do most of my book shopping on the Internet. Any recommendations?

I searched Amazon and can't decide what to buy from the many options available. I don't learn well from textbooks that use cartoons. But dry textbooks without illustrations or examples aren't easy to follow either.

Thanks,
Carlos

waloosh · 08-16-2009, 12:29 AM

Actually, for some of the best examples and best help ever for everything you're looking for, the internet is the best place.

The first place I EVER started to learn any coding was (don't laugh) Lissa Explains it All -- HTML Help and Tutorial for Kids
It's a site dedicated to help kids learn very basic html.

For a more professional site, you could try W3Schools Online Web Tutorials. One of the best resources ever. It has everything you need to know for basics and intermediate. If they don't have it, they direct you to other sites that do and everything.

So, instead of paying for a book with outdated information, look around online and get free resources, tutorials, and examples with updated information. If you ever need any help with coding, I know quite a bit so you can just ask me.

Tam Chancellor · 08-16-2009, 01:28 AM

Teach Yourself Visually HTML and CSS by Mike and Linda Wooldridge (2008). Very detailed step-by-step instructions in full color. Very easy to follow. My only compliant is that the screen prints are a bit small. Also, XHTML is mentioned but not covered in the book. It gives the www.w3.org site as a reference.

Tam

C A Perez · 08-16-2009, 11:53 PM

Thanks to all. Yes, I do like w3.org. It's just that I'm of the old school and like a book in my hand to refer to and not switch from one screen to another. I'll check out the books including the child's book and I'm not laughing. I sometimes did that in college years ago to get the "big picture" on a given subject.

Thanks again everyone,

To your Success,
Carlos

Lloyd Buchinski · 08-17-2009, 08:08 PM

Don't worry about Elizabeth Castro's book being just a bit old. A lot of things change quickly on the net, but not code. that would be way too much work. It is the best beginners book that I know of and I recommend it just about any time I am asked. It is really well organized and any time I can't remember a detail or am not sure of something it is the first one I check for the details.

best wishes

Daniel Schulz · 08-17-2009, 08:38 PM

As Lloyd said, code doesn't change much on the Internet, but best practices associated with them do rapidly. Carlos, if you're still looking for a book that teaches you how to build a Web site from scratch, may I suggest "Build Your Own Web Site The Right Way Using HTML & CSS" (2nd Edition) by Ian Lloyd? The book is published by SitePoint.com (disclosure - I'm a Design Team Advisor there, but I don't make a habit of promoting their products; I'm very picky about what I recommend and this is one of those rare books that "makes the grade" so to speak).

One of my clients has my Advisor copy of the book; otherwise I'd be happy to lend it to you. You can always check with your local library to see if they have a copy available for their patrons to borrow just to see if it does meet your needs.

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A_Kommon_Man · 08-18-2009, 09:15 AM

take the tutorials out at w3schools . You will get a basic course on html and CSS along with other useful information.
Once you have basics down pat, The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks
by Rachel Andrew is also an awesome book to get you up moving in the right direction.

Best regards

Daniel Schulz · 08-18-2009, 03:08 PM

I personally found the w3schools site to be inaccurate at best, and downright wrong at worst. Oh, and SitePoint has just released the 3rd Edition of Rachel's CSS Anthology book (as in late last night my time).

C A Perez · 08-23-2009, 04:55 PM

Thanks,
Lloyd,Daniel, HomeBiz, and A_Kommomn. I'll look them all up.
Again, Thanks
Carlos

Daniel Schulz · 08-23-2009, 08:47 PM

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08-15-2009, 06:40 PM	#1
C A Perez HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rainier, WA Posts: 121 Thanks: 46 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking	Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? Hi, I'm teaching myself how to build a website. I've created a website with WP, but I want to do more than just cookie cut and paste (add plug ins). I've visited the W3.org site and although very informative, I like to have a hard copy in my hands. I seem to learn faster that way. I found HTML,XHTML, and CSS , 6th ed., by Elizabeth Castro. It looks like a good choice. But I'm concerned that there may be more current information available. I live in rural WA and do most of my book shopping on the Internet. Any recommendations? I searched Amazon and can't decide what to buy from the many options available. I don't learn well from textbooks that use cartoons. But dry textbooks without illustrations or examples aren't easy to follow either. Thanks, Carlos
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08-16-2009, 12:29 AM	#2
waloosh Freelance Web Developer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 114 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? Actually, for some of the best examples and best help ever for everything you're looking for, the internet is the best place. The first place I EVER started to learn any coding was (don't laugh) Lissa Explains it All -- HTML Help and Tutorial for Kids It's a site dedicated to help kids learn very basic html. For a more professional site, you could try W3Schools Online Web Tutorials. One of the best resources ever. It has everything you need to know for basics and intermediate. If they don't have it, they direct you to other sites that do and everything. So, instead of paying for a book with outdated information, look around online and get free resources, tutorials, and examples with updated information. If you ever need any help with coding, I know quite a bit so you can just ask me.
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08-16-2009, 01:28 AM	#3
Tam Chancellor HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 144 Thanks: 174 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? Teach Yourself Visually HTML and CSS by Mike and Linda Wooldridge (2008). Very detailed step-by-step instructions in full color. Very easy to follow. My only compliant is that the screen prints are a bit small. Also, XHTML is mentioned but not covered in the book. It gives the www.w3.org site as a reference. Tam

08-16-2009, 11:53 PM	#4
C A Perez HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rainier, WA Posts: 121 Thanks: 46 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? Thanks to all. Yes, I do like w3.org. It's just that I'm of the old school and like a book in my hand to refer to and not switch from one screen to another. I'll check out the books including the child's book and I'm not laughing. I sometimes did that in college years ago to get the "big picture" on a given subject. Thanks again everyone, To your Success, Carlos
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08-17-2009, 08:08 PM	#5
Lloyd Buchinski copy and paste geek War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,390 Thanks: 68 Thanked 168 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? Don't worry about Elizabeth Castro's book being just a bit old. A lot of things change quickly on the net, but not code. that would be way too much work. It is the best beginners book that I know of and I recommend it just about any time I am asked. It is really well organized and any time I can't remember a detail or am not sure of something it is the first one I check for the details. best wishes
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08-17-2009, 08:38 PM	#6
Daniel Schulz Quahog's Most Wanted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aurora, Illinois Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? As Lloyd said, code doesn't change much on the Internet, but best practices associated with them do rapidly. Carlos, if you're still looking for a book that teaches you how to build a Web site from scratch, may I suggest "Build Your Own Web Site The Right Way Using HTML & CSS" (2nd Edition) by Ian Lloyd? The book is published by SitePoint.com (disclosure - I'm a Design Team Advisor there, but I don't make a habit of promoting their products; I'm very picky about what I recommend and this is one of those rare books that "makes the grade" so to speak). One of my clients has my Advisor copy of the book; otherwise I'd be happy to lend it to you. You can always check with your local library to see if they have a copy available for their patrons to borrow just to see if it does meet your needs.

08-18-2009, 12:31 AM	#7
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A_Kommon_Man Eager Warrior Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? take the tutorials out at w3schools . You will get a basic course on html and CSS along with other useful information. Once you have basics down pat, The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks by Rachel Andrew is also an awesome book to get you up moving in the right direction. Best regards
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08-18-2009, 03:08 PM	#9
Daniel Schulz Quahog's Most Wanted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aurora, Illinois Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? I personally found the w3schools site to be inaccurate at best, and downright wrong at worst. Oh, and SitePoint has just released the 3rd Edition of Rachel's CSS Anthology book (as in late last night my time).

08-23-2009, 04:55 PM	#10
C A Perez HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rainier, WA Posts: 121 Thanks: 46 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? Thanks, Lloyd,Daniel, HomeBiz, and A_Kommomn. I'll look them all up. Again, Thanks Carlos
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08-23-2009, 08:47 PM	#11
Daniel Schulz Quahog's Most Wanted Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aurora, Illinois Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Can anyone recommend an HTML/CSS book with plenty of examples? Feel free to call me Dan. I'd have used that as my username, but someone already took it.