Head First HTML and CSS: A Learner's Guide to Creating Standards-Based Web Pages 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Elisabeth Robson (Author), Eric Freeman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Tired of reading HTML books that only make sense after you're an expert? Then it's about time you picked up Head First HTML and really learned HTML. You want to learn HTML so you can finally create those web pages you've always wanted, so you can communicate more effectively with friends, family, fans, and fanatic customers. You also want to do it right so you can actually maintain and expand your web pages over time so they work in all browsers and mobile devices. Oh, and if you've never heard of CSS, that's okay--we won't tell anyone you're still partying like it's 1999--but if you're going to create web pages in the 21st century then you'll want to know and understand CSS.

Learn the real secrets of creating web pages, and why everything your boss told you about HTML tables is probably wrong (and what to do instead). Most importantly, hold your own with your co-worker (and impress cocktail party guests) when he casually mentions how his HTML is now strict, and his CSS is in an external style sheet.

With Head First HTML, you'll avoid the embarrassment of thinking web-safe colors still matter, and the foolishness of slipping a font tag into your pages. Best of all, you'll learn HTML and CSS in a way that won't put you to sleep. If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect: a visually-rich format designed for the way your brain works. Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory, this book will load HTML and CSS into your brain in a way that sticks.

So what are you waiting for? Leave those other dusty books behind and come join us in Webville. Your tour is about to begin.

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Telling a story with Pictures In Head First books, we know that pictures and diagrams help make concepts easier to understand and get them cemented in your mind. Just about every single page contains colorful graphics to help explain the core HTML and CSS concepts so you don't just learn them for today, you remember them for the next job interview.	Really learn HTML and CSS When you're done reading Head First HTML & CSS, we want you to deeply understand HTML and CSS, not just be able to follow some recipes to do a few things. We don't shy away from difficult topics, so you don't have to either. Our goal is for you to discover that you really can learn HTML and CSS, in a way that you can apply to every web page you build.	Full Color To create beautiful web sites you need to understand how color works on the web, right? Head First HTML and CSS is a beautiful, full color book. Not only will you learn, you'll finish knowing how to use CSS to style your pages with colorful flair.

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Eric Freeman and Elisabeth Robson are co-founders of Wickedly Smart, an education company devoted to helping customers gain mastery in web technologies. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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"Head First HTML and CSS is a thoroughly modern introduction to forward-looking practices in Web page markup and presentation. It correctly anticipates readers' puzzlements and handles them just in time. The highly graphic and incremental approach precisely mimics the best way to learn this stuff: make a small change and see it in the browser to understand what each new item means."
-- Danny Goodman, author of Dynamic HTML: The Definitive Guide

"The Web would be a much better place if every HTML author started off by reading this book."
-- L. David Baron, Technical Lead, Layout & CSS, Mozilla Corporation --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AF57GAW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ O'Reilly Media; 2nd edition (August 16, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 70208 KB
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Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 1341 pages
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TXMom

Fun compared to other options

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021

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Part of this book is out of date, but nothing critical. I have learned so much, and I'm halfway through. I'm looking forward to the other books in the series to continue learning. A true beginner can use this. I usually struggle to focus with textbooks, but this really is designed for the way adults learn. I just wish I hadn't wasted time with other books before finding this one.

Things I had to figure out due to the age of the book:
Windows 10 does have Notepad, but you have to search for it, it wasn't in my Start menu but it is included.
You will need files to do the activities in the book. The authors created a website with the files. Their website doesn't have all of the files anymore, but there is a link to a GitHub site (it's okay if you have no idea what that is). The GitHub site has so far had all the files I've needed, all organized exactly the way the book says it will be organized.
The w3schools link for the html tags has changed to html_entities.asp.
If you don't have any Adobe products, paint.net is free and very easy to resize images.

I'm sure there will be more minor issues as technology changes, but I have been able to figure out everything I needed with a simple internet search. Don't be intimidated, the information is still relevant and incredibly helpful if you're just getting started.

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Nova the Destroyer

The best book you can get to help you start coding. Seriously, get it :D

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017

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If you want to learn HTML and CSS but you know next to nothing about coding, this is the book for you. And if you're worried about being able to comprehend and retain all there is to know about coding, this book is perfect. Ignoring the juvenile way the information is presented, this book is a literal goldmine of tips and information. You start out by doing simple coding that anyone could probably do, and you learn and retain a lot more than you would if you were trying to learn it alone. I bought it for less than $20 and it is worth every dollar.

I can't learn giant chunks of information in one sitting like I could when I was in school because of migraines and an illness I got a few years ago. It's such a relief learning things without getting migraines again ;w; I can't recommend it highly enough.

The creators of this book have my complete devotion and support and I know I'll buy more books from them in the future. Also if you're looking for a reference book, they have reference books by O'Reilly that you can buy. They're probably just as good as this one, to be honest. (I'm buying them after I finish this book lol)

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Eric

A Great Resource for Beginners!

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019

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I definitely encourage any HTML and CSS beginners to study this book alongside your other learning resources. I used it as I studied the HTML and CSS portions of Colt Steele's online "The Web Developer's Boot Camp." It proved itself invaluable in filling in some of the blanks. Of course, the book is eight years old, and HTML 5 is now out. So there has been some HTML changes. But the book covers enough ground that it is still a must-read for true beginners.

You will find that a few of their links and files don't work. But don't let that frazzle you. The book is otherwise fantastic. Just work around the broken links. You'll do just fine.

Get the book.

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Dark Knight

Interesting way to write a book on HTML/CSS & a new way to write a scientific book that seems to work.

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2018

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Book arrived on time, in pristine condition, & as specified. As far as science books goes it is extremely an unusually written book & at 1st glance more resembles "Cindi Lauper's take on HTML"!!!!! The book has many goofy pictures & odd seeming "writings (you have to see it to believe it!)", but I think it does work overall. It seems to give many clear, concise, & readable explanations on the items I have skimmed in the book. Take my review more with skepticism as it is not an in depth review as I never got a chance to read it through & am only writing this review as it is so long ago I ordered it that I thought I should write something to make review relevant. If you want an "alternative method of writing a scientific textbook" then this is definitely one you should consider as it is written about as "groovy" as the book cover images. Well, now I am going underground as my good review of this book is breaking the Bushido code of scientific writings which is make the darn thing (I.E. book) as difficult to follow as possible & thus am running for my life as I will be hunted down by nutty professors & other scientific nerds for giving it a good review (only kidding of course)!

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Carrie

Makes HTML Fun

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2013

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It is as if a technical manual and Christopher Moore had a baby. It is fun to read and quick to learn. I was making rudimentary web pages in just a couple of days. I had absolutely no previous experience with HTML at all before picking this book up. My experience with webpages and blogging were limited to the free subscription to Wordpress. Now I am about 1/4 of the way into the book and already have a website that I built myself running through a hosting company and up on the web for the world to see. Each day, I learn a little something new and am able to apply it immediately. It is exciting and fun! Even though they say you can go through the entire book without getting a hosting company, I strongly suggest you make the effort necessary to get hooked up to the internet. The lessons come fast and are easy to comprehend and put to action BUT I find it vital to practice each lesson on my own to memorize them thoroughly. That is done by playing with my own website, building different parts of it according to what I am learning in the book. This is where most of my time is spent. Getting MY OWN work loaded up onto my own hosting server then being able to get online and see MY site, written completely from scratch by me is unbelievably satisfying. I am sure that I will be buying other books to get a deeper knowledge of HTML and CSS but this book has completely removed any doubts of my ability to do this. I CAN WRITE HTML and CSS! Very cool!

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Pixel

Good for learning the fundamentals, but a little outdated

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2021

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This has all the basics for getting started in the world of HTML and CSS. As the book says, it’s not a masters guide, but it delivers the information in a fun and engaging way. Going back and building on previous projects let’s you see your development and how much a little extra CSS can do.
There are some issues however, as the book is now a little outdated and some of the online content now does not work as it should (there isn’t a huge amount that you actually need to be online for though.)

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Istvan

Great for beginners

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2020

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I heard about this book from Andy Sterkowitz's YT channel as a recommendation for those wanting to become a web developer. I looked at the reviews and decided to have a go at it....

I am just about to finish it after 3 weeks and I can honestly say it is a fantastic piece. It is aimed at complete beginners which I consider myself (my only past experience is from high school from 20 years ago) and it really does explain basic concepts very well. There are even some supposedly fun elements for which you undoubtedly need a certain sense of humour and I enjoyed them.

No, you wont be a fully employable web developer just after this book but it gives you a good foundation to build on as in concepts as in resources and teaching you the ability and importance of research. I would definitely recommend buying this book.

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Samantha

Best ever html and css book for beginners/intermediates

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2013

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I am studying to pass an exam for web design. Everything about HTML & CSS in my study books I have found in Head First and maybe more. The difference is my level of understanding from my study materials of HTML &CSS and my level of understanding from Head First is so different, that I wish the authors of Head First were put in charge of all study materiel for my Web Design course. This book is really designed for you to really learn and understand HTML and CSS on a cellar level and uses different methods including humor to make sure the understanding sinks in and sinks in good.

There are a few mistakes in the book, a cross word puzzle in Chapter 3 (I think) but having bought quite a few books about different computer languages, I have yet to buy one that doesn't have any mistakes, we are human and not computers : )

When I have finished with HTML & CSS I will be moving on to Head First's Java Script book and any others I need to broaden my knowledge of Web Design and Web Development. I just wish they also included Photoshop as a subject of one of their books too.

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Avid Reader

Brilliant primer for html and css beginners

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2013

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This is a first-rate instructional guide. It takes the reader through html and css in baby steps. I would advise anyone tackling this subject to have a basic web site set up on the web BEFORE starting this book, or a domain name and service provider at minimum.

The only fault I could find with the book was that it was too short, leaving me gasping for more. Seriously, there are topics that this book doesn't reach, like scripting, programming, feedburning. These are topics which I'm sure are covered in other books in the series.

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Airbondy

Cover to cover

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2013

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This is the first book on any sort of computer language I've ever actually finished.
In itself, that's reassuring.
I feel I've got a grasp on the fundamentals & am ready to move on to more advanced stuff & related languages which can enhance my site (within 2 days of starting this book I'd registered a domain name & sorted out some web hosting).
This is a great introductory book, no "dry" bits in it, plenty of pictures and "room" to allow you to either amble or race through it at your own pace.

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