In this web world, not all wisdom is on the web. Over the course of the semester, you should spend that money wisely. For starters, I recommend a subscription to PC Magazine or Dr. Dobb's Journal . Plan to spend an hour or more browsing. If you find a book that doesn't make you puke, buy it.
Different books speak to different people with different needs.
If you find a book you wish you had read yesterday because it answers the questions with which you are struggling, it is a good choice. If you find a book that you could have written better or one that is over your head, simply put it back on the shelf. We will concentrate on the analysis that must precede and follow the actual writing of HTML pages. The class will focus on planning, determining and following the business mission for the site, identifying audiences and their needs, organizing material for a coherent presentation, testing, and maintaining the site. We will see some HTML, CGI-BIN, and Java programming.