Are you still designing web sites like its 1999? If so youre in for a surprise. Since the last edition of this book appeared five years ago there has been a major climate change with regard to web standards. Designers are no longer using (X)HTML as a design tool but as a means of defining the meaning & structure of content. Cascading Style Sheets are no longer just something interesting to tinker with but rather a reliable method for handling all matters of presentation from fonts & colors to the layout of the entire page. In fact following the standards is now a mandate of professional web design. Our popular reference Web Design in a Nutshell" is one of the first books to capture this new web landscape with an edition thats been completely rewritten & expanded to reflect the state of the art. In addition to being an authoritative reference for (X)HTML & Cascading Style Sheets this book also provides an overview of the unique requirements of designing for the Web & gets to the nitty-gritty of Java Script & DOM Scripting web graphics optimization & multimedia production. It is an indispensable tool for web designers & developers of all levels. The third edition covers these contemporary web design topics: Structural layer
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Quick Inspiration for Web Designers Featuring more than 650 examples this third volume of The Web Designers Idea Book is packed with visual inspiration for creating top-notch web design. Web design expert Patrick Mc Neil author of the popular Web Designers Idea Book series is back with the latest examples of the best design on the web today. Arranged thematically this guide puts important topics like technology design styles elements site types & site structure at your fingertips. This new volume also

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A step-by-step guide to creating your first Web site Everybodys building cool web sites but how? Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies 2nd Edition shows you how with simple step-by-step instruction that will build your confidence as you build your site. Youll learn to plan your site & secure a domain name how to use Dreamweaver for site construction & how to test & publish your site. Youll also learn about designing a blog creating a podcast adding Flash & even how to make money with your Web site. Dummies makes it easy & fun! Perfect for those whove never attempted a Web site before including small-business owners the family historian amateur genealogists & travel buffs Explains using Web site creation tools including Dreamweaver Photoshop Elements Flash & Word Press Shows how Web pages work how to plan & design your site & what to look for in Web hosting services Covers editing & creating Web graphics & text how to customize a site for different purposes testing & publishing your site Provides information on blogs podcasts adding Flash & making money from your site Web Sites Do-It-Yourself For Dummies 2nd Edition shows you how to create a Web site youll be proud of. ...

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Webley Air Rifles" comprises a comprehensive history of all the air rifles made by the company between 1925 & 2005; from the introduction of the Mark 1 right through to modern pre-charged guns such as the Venom Viper. Beyond dealing with the rifles themselves this book also covers the circumstances under which the early rifles were introduced together with information as to how & why they were subsequently developed in the way they were. It also examines the myriad of fascinating accessories produced to complement the Webley air rifle together with a chapter discussing the various promotional aids & advertising material used. All these artefacts are supported by color photographs some of which have never been published before. This is a book not just for those who collect Webley air rifles but for anyone interested in how one of Englands greatest firearms manufacturers introduced a fascinating range of air rifles & accessories the popularity of which is still great after some eighty years of production." ...

As legions of businesses scramble to set up virtual-shop we face an unprecedented level of competition to win over & keep new customers online. At the forefront of this battleground is your ability to connect with your customers nurture your relationships & understand the psychology behind what makes them click. In this book The Web Psychologist Nathalie Nahai expertly draws from the worlds of psychology neuroscience & behavioural economics to bring you the latest developments cutting edge techniques & fascinating insights that will lead to online success. Webs of Influence delivers the tools you need to develop a compelling influential & profitable online strategy which will catapult your business to the next level
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