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With this book, learning HTML with CSS and XHTML all at once will never be a pain-in-the-head experience.

You will surely keep reading this until the very end!

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One of the best books i've read .
it's well organized , easy-to-understand as well as entertaining (i doesn't get any better !).

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Really great introduction to HTML, i've been trying to learn HTML and CSS over the last 2-3 years using online tutorials, but every time i try i lose interest and stop reading after 1-2 lessons.
But this book is fun and educational at the same time. The combination of fun and exercise made this book something special, i've read start to end faster then any other book i've ever read.

The only thing that could be better, would be a secound edition, that has been updated, since the book is kind of old now.

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it give fundamental understanding about website creation, really a starter to learn web programming. i can just read it fast and direct, then in the end i know what is it, don't have to answer each question, and can be reviewed again next time.

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Finally I'm opening my mind and eyes to Web development not entirely dedicated to corporate applications. The book is fresh and easy to to go by...I'm having my wife to go over it to help her build her own Webpage by herself !! I adore all the Head First publications !! Keep in mind that the book starts from the standpoint that you know NOTHING !

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HTML is the language of the web, and it's practically impossible to send out an eNewsletter without knowing a 'bit' of code.

Understanding how HTML and CSS and XHTML work together, and how to create a website that's in accordance with web standards eludes even some of the best web developers! This easy to understand book covers not just the basics, but also some of the more complex idiosyncrasies of the language of the web in a way that makes these geeky concepts understandable.

Three reasons I'd recommend this book. First, it's a great overview, clearly written and easy to read. Second the graphics are fun and humorous. And third, it's accurate and well organized.

I wasn't sure at first whether the topic would prove too elementary, or the principles too basic, but I was really surprised to find that the tone and pace was really enjoyable. 

The authors have a sense of humor, and the graphics not only demonstrate the point, they do so in imaginative ways. Like the argument between jpeg and gif, staged as if they are two people having an argument about their relative strengths and weaknesses. Especially for folks new to the web world, the choice of gif or jpeg is sure to be a mystery that the Freemans unravel with warmth and humor.

Headfirst HTML with CSS and XHTML is a great primer for business owners, who like to be hands-on and who have more than a passing interest in how their website is built, for marketers who must interface with the Tech Guys and want to know how the web was won, and for web developers who think they understand it, but just want to fill in the gaps. Even the old hands at web design may find a thing or two they thought they knew explained in a refreshing manner that could potentially help them explain the concept to their non-techy counterparts.


A definite must own that I'll be sharing with new hires. Great investment.

Disclaimer: I received a downloaded copy of this book for review purposes.

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I've basically been cheating for years using Golive and Dreamweaver to write code I was entirely too lazy to fully learn. I of course ended up picking most of it up when I've have to "fix" issues that would come up with the sites I built. I've been moving to drupal and in order to do custom designed sites I actually, really needed to finish learning Proper HTML and CSS.... and PHP which I'm working on now. There's one complaint that the book is written for a 6 year old but it really isn't. it does a great job or reinforcing everything you learn along the way. I spent the better part of a week and a half slamming through I think the close to 600 pages. If you don't know squat about HTML and CSS this book is terrific.... if you were half way there already and wanted to correct your bad habits by actually.... finally... knowing what you were doing.... This is still a great book. I highly recommend it.

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It was the Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML that got me into all these books in the Head First series and I've never looked back!

O'Reilly books are known for their depth and scope in the developer community and this one doesn't disappoint you. Even if you're a complete beginner who've never written a single line of HTML code - this book holds your hands and builds your skills from the ground up.

Many programming books assume that you know the "big picture" or how things fit but not this one!

If you're a hobbyist who wants to develop some personal website then making your own website wouldn't be very difficult with all the code snippets scattered all over the book!

Unlike many HTML and CSS books, The Head First is different in a sense that it teaches you the best-practices prevalent in the community and to make standards compliant websites which increases the possibility that your websites will look the same in almost all the browsers across an array of operating systems.

I took a Web Page Coding at the Highest Standard course and this book complemented what I learned there.

Did you know the difference between jpeg and gif files? Can you justify why you pick up one of the other? No? This book shows you which one to pick up while developing your website and why!

The book is also high on its entertainment value - which most computer books seriously lack. highly Recommended!

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Uses 10 words where one will do.
Painful. I'm an adult, not a 6 year old.

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This book is required for a web design certificate program I'm in the middle of right now, and I have to say, I love this book. I'm a print designer, and I'd just about lost hope that I could learn to write any code, much less understand it, but I'm writing AND understanding. The style of the book makes it easy, and sometimes fun, to learn.