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HTML & CSS: The Complete Reference, Fifth Edition Paperback – January 1, 2010

by Thomas A. Powell (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 212 ratings
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This Complete Reference is a comprehensive resource on client side Web page building and provides full coverage of XHTML 1.0, 1.1 and the emerging 2.0 standard, along with full CSS 2 coverage. At almost 1,000 pages, the updated Fifth Edition examples address improvements in the newest browsers including Firefox 2 and Internet Explorer 7 (and upcoming v. 8), and has robust details on standards-based web design and includes hundreds of examples of correct markup and style. CSS & XHTML: The Complete Reference, Fifth Edition covers the newest browser versions including Firefox 3, Internet Explorer 8, and Safari; the latest development trends; and current W3C standards. Hundreds of examples of correct markup and style are included.
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  1. Part of series
    PROGRAMMING & WEB DEV - OMG
  2. Print length
    868 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    MC GRAW HILL INDIA
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2010
  6. Reading age
    15 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    9.06 x 7.28 x 1.61 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    9780070701946
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0070701946
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0070701946
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MC GRAW HILL INDIA; 5th edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 868 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780070701946
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0070701946
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.02 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.06 x 7.28 x 1.61 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 212 ratings

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tachi1
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference work.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2010
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I am relatively new to web page implementation (I hesitate to call my current level of competency "web design.") This book, is not meant as an instructional book but is an excellent reference book. I know what I want to accomplish, but I don't know what the correct term or syntax is to give that instruction to the browser in either HTML or CSS "language." It doesn't go into programs, such as Dreamweaver. It probably assumes you are writing code in a text editor, which I'm not. I do use Dreamweaver and have other reference books to explain the program specifics. I use this book as a supplement that saves me a lot of hunting around in drop-down menus or entering keywords in the help menu.

When I get stumped as I plod along, I simply refer to the super-extensive table of contents or, failing that, the index or one of the many appendixes. I find an alphabetical list of elements, their meaning, and a page reference for further information. The exact same list is available for all CSS selectors. In the text section, the syntax is demonstrated, the values are explained, and the term is defined. Simpler terms have shorter explanations; longer and more complex terms have longer and more detailed explanations. (Look in the Amazon "Look Inside" option for this title. Go, page by page, over the index and table of contents and you'll see what I mean. This was what convinced me to get the book in the first place.)

Yes, there are pages of text explaining web standards, general and specific rules for HTML, XHTML, and CSS, the peculiarities of browsers, markup language and many other topics. But these are also found in other books. The absolute strength of this reference is the clear and logical presentation of the terms that we need to invoke in order for a browser to understand our intentions. For this to happen, it helps if we know how to write what we want and the correct way to write it.
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Deadboots
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but certainly not a "quick reference"
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014
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As others have mentioned, this book has sacrificed conciseness and the potential for being a "quick reference" (due to clumsy formatting and the wordy nature of the contained information) for the sake of comprehensiveness. I think it's worth picking up (due to the sheer amount of clear, correct information that it contains), especially if you can find a used copy - but don't expect that its appeal will concern its layout, or that it will be easily navigable.
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Paul Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference and guide
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2010
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This is my first experience with "The Complete Reference" series, and I am very impressed. I am new to html and css, and this book provides a fine introduction to both. The book has a nearly perfect balance of teaching content and reference. I read enough information to learn the basic syntax, and saw many examples of usage. Then, the reference starts; you know how to use them, here are all of the options - go for it! Now when I need to know how to do something, say positioning in css, I just look at the options, decide what I need, and test it. It really is that simple. The html and css sections are separate, but both are explained in the same format. Now that I have a basic understanding of these topics, and a great reference, I am free to move on to more advanced topics like Javascript and MySQL.

This is also the first book that I have seen that includes HTML5 and CSS3 coverage (all of the others are currently pre-order only). The coverage lists everything, but only goes into detail on the tags that are most likely to be supported, or are already supported. Since we are a couple of years away from seeing the new standards adopted, this coverage seems appropriate.

This is the type of book that I can really learn from quickly, and I hope I find more that are this good for other subjects.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference - Not a How-To Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2010
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I purchased this book as part of a requirement for an HTML/CSS class I was taking for school. I had no prior HTML/CSS knowledge prior to purchasing this book.

I gave this book five stars because it is an excellent reference for HTML/CSS, which is the intention of the book. It is full of great detailed information that would be helpful in creating great looking websites. I cannot stress enough how much detail is in this book.

However, I personally would not recommend this book to someone who is trying to learn HTML/CSS. It is not a how-to book and I found myself looking at other resources a majority of the time in the learning process. I believe this book is geared more towards people who already have a good basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and are looking for additional ways to spice up your website. For a beginner, I believe this book was a little too overwhelming.

Overall, an excellent book for reference purposes. It's a book that you will probably be utilizing after you have learned HTML/CSS. If you are looking for a book to walk you through how to create a great looking website, this is not it.
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SoftEdition
3.0 out of 5 stars The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2010
The GOOD: The 'notes' section of each entry provides very useful information, reflecting the author's expertise.
The BAD: This is a very difficult book to navigate - to find what you are looking for. Have the designers of this book heard of <h1> or <h2>? How about color? Or something more than "PART I" along the edges? I found I have to go to the index almost every time. You should hold this book in your hand and see the inside before buying it to decide if navigation will be an issue for you.
THE UGLY: The lists of 'Attributes' and 'Events' make the book very bulky, without much use for me. This would be OK on an online reference, but in print form, it does not seem as usable.
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Surf40
5.0 out of 5 stars A solid reference book
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2010
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Whether you're an advanced or beginning HTML & CSS expert or student, this book is a great reference you can "grow" into. It is not a how-to nor does it offer practice exercises. But if you're wondering how to employ certain tags or elements, this reference will get you closer to the answers. I'm only 1/3 way through the book, but already I've learned how to use tags that were previously a mystery. Plus, the author is very honest about the future of HTML 5 and thoughtfully warns the reader of the inevitable changes that the future will bring to this standard.
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David
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
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Of course, the same information is all on-line now.
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EgLuPer
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito completo.
Reviewed in Brazil on July 21, 2023
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Ótimo para consulta, abrangendo todos os aspectos básicos do HTML e CSS.
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gopi
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good still
Reviewed in India on January 23, 2023
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It is still an excellent reference book on html and css out there in the market.
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Malgus077
3.0 out of 5 stars Just fine
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2018
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Just fine
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Alessandro Scappini
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
Reviewed in Italy on November 1, 2013
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It's a complete and simple guide.
It's very clear and usefull for everyone, from newbies to professional....
And it's not so expensive.
This book is a smart buying.
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CHIRANJIB KAR
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book
Reviewed in India on August 8, 2018
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It is really a good book to own if you want to learn HTML or CSS.Topics are nicely explained, somehow it will be difficult for the beginners to understand if it is for 1st time learners, but can buy it for future reference. Buying this book won't regret you.
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CHIRANJIB KAR
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book
Reviewed in India on August 8, 2018
It is really a good book to own if you want to learn HTML or CSS.Topics are nicely explained, somehow it will be difficult for the beginners to understand if it is for 1st time learners, but can buy it for future reference. Buying this book won't regret you.
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