Teach Yourself HTML 4 in 24 Hours

by Dick Oliver and Molly Holzschlag

Book Overview

Oliver has written a carefully organized tutorial that teaches the beginning Web page author just what is needed to get a Web page up in the shortest possible time. The guide has been updated to cover... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0672313693
• ISBN13: 9780672313691
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Sams
• Length: 471 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Best HTML book for everyone

I read this book a few years ago when I knew nothing of HTML and it was an amazing experience. I read this book in the car on a 14 hour trip and on that 14th hour, I was already an intermediate HTML programmer. The book is broken down into 24 chapters that are each very detailed and smooth. Reading this book was almost like watching a good movie. After every chapter, I found myself wanting more. It was very hard to put this book down because it was exactly what I needed. My goal was to understand the concepts of HTML and to make very good and detailed websites. This book does it all. After I read this book, I immediately pulled up a plain text file and started typing in some code. Within a few minutes, I already had a full-blown webpage with images, tables,a centered header, and even an e-mail form (that did not include any CGI). After every chapter there are questions and answers about everything that was discussed. That helped me understand everything more and kept me from getting lost. In conclusion, if you want to be on your way with making awesome websites, this book is worth the price and worth 24 hours of your time.

great for beginner

This book is the first book i get for HTML. It's really good for beginner. It assumes you don't think any single thing on producing a web page and guides you step by step to what you need to know. Another good feature of this book is that it also mentions what else you need to produce a more professional looking web pages. The authors teaches you basic graphic skill in Paint Pro Shop and even some animations in Animation shop. It also has very good chapters on forms, tables, and imagemap. But the StyleSheet chapter is weaker. Overall, at the price, you can get not only HTML, but also Graphic tutorial. This book is really worth to buy. If you are new to web, this is the book for you.

Move Beyond Web Building Software

I started creating web pages over a year ago with a web building software package. It seemed great until I wanted to expand my page and add new things. The software made it frustrating so I looked into HTML books and bought Sams Teach Yourself HTML4 in 24 hours. Now I am creating 99% of my webpages in HTML code that I write myself (No special software needed)and have total control on what I see and where it is placed. I am about to take an Advanced Web Page Course for a certificate and Sams Teach Yourself HTML4 covers everything needed for this ... course and more! This book is a must for anyone who wants to learn HTML who has No Experience with HTML and Web Design to start with!

A MUST for beginners!

When I first started with my interest in web design, I was a bit hesitant about it, because I didnt want to purchase a lot of books that would confuse me even more than I already was.This book is a great tool, and although there are no advanced methods of html, if you are just starting, this is JUST what YOU NEED! I currently am a professional web page designer, and even to this day (2 years after buying the book) turn to it frequently for its tools. In my book, Sam again, gets 5 stars.

The Single Best Book for the Beginner

As a full-time computer trainer, I have reviewed nearly every book out there on the basics of HTML. Far and away, this book is the single volume you should purchase when you are starting out.This book has a lot going for it. First of all, you can't beat the price. How many times have you spent $40, $50 or more for a less-than-ideal computer book? This one is really a bargain! When you buy it you'll want to get started right away. Be sure to check out the portion of the Introduction called "How to Use This Book." Based upon what you want to do, this section outlines which lessons to focus on and how to proceed.The writing lives up to Mr. Oliver's promise of a "good-humored, plain-English, beginner-friendly style." The format of 24 one-hour lessons is easy to live with and increases retention of each topic. I especially liked that fact that Mr. Oliver doesn't teach you HTML in a vacuum. He includes great introductions to graphics, the art of web design, and interactive web pages, and web site maintenance and management. This book is rich with examples, and each lesson includes a summary (very useful for reference later on), Q & A, a quiz, and activities. The quiz and activities are aimed at adults, so you won't feel like you just bought a college textbook. Give them a try. You'll quickly see how much you've learned from the quiz and the activities will build both your skills and confidence.My students ask for book recommendations from me every day. Many times I have to tell them that the book they heard was so great is only good if you need a doorstop. That's not the case with Dick Oliver's book; I highly recommend this one to all my students.