While there is a lot here, it is much less intimidating than Cyndi's List for the beginner. This very basic introduction was actually written for children but it covers the basics well. If you feel you want something easy, this is your site. Goes through the basics of HTML and simple page design on-line. It has tutorials at all levels of difficulty, lists of resources, style guides, Java scripting, HTML and many other web languages, and so much more.
Navigation bar is down the right side of the page.
Makes for safer color choices, given the wide variety of equipment peope are using. This site has feature articles, links to chat rooms, and a huge list of categories for web clip art. When page finishes loading, scroll down to the swirl of flowers to find the links to graphics pages. May be used free of charge on non-profit sites. Some tips for adding sound files too.