What impressed me most about this book when I picked it up was the display of sample Web pages on the front and back covers, on the fold-out at the back of the book, and on many of its pages. By thumbing through this book the reader will find a variety of templates for every need and occasion, including brochures, business plans, calendars, catalogs, directories, forms, guest books, press releases, reports, schedules, surveys, and more. The CD that accompanies the book, which operates on both Windows and Mac platforms, provides the HTML source code and a graphic image of each template, providing a clear understanding of what the final page could look like. Readers are also encouraged to experiment. I'm currrently working on a Website and will combine several templates from this book to produce hybrid-designed Web pages. The possibilities are almost endless!
The book features chapters offering helpful instruction on matters as HTML tagging, the use of forms, frames, and graphics. The CD also provides some popular HTML editors so that readers can get started immediately on their way to creating terrific Web pages. While the book does not offer CGI scripts for use with the guest books and forms offerred, it does offer readers with a solid starting point from which they can set up shop. This book and CD package serves as an effective tool for fast, professional results that will also offer helpful instruction and guidance on how to design state-of-the-art Websites and pages.
I was somewhat hesitant about offering my brief review of this book to the world. Considering the great help this book would be to a budding Website developer such as myself, I realized I could lose business to someone else who would read my review, go out and buy the book, and then go into business for themselves! However, my commitment to offering reviews of good books that would benefit other members of the Internet community stands unwavering. I'm putting this book to use for myself. You should too!
