HTML 4 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
Hard core programmers would say that HTMLisfor dummies. Even  so, for those of us who want to build and maintain our own Web sites, but cringe  at the sight of anything resembling a programming language,HTML 4 for  Dummiesis the hand-holding guide to help us through those processes.Because many HTML editors do all the site-building work for you, it's strange  the authors chose to wait until appendix C in the back of the book to explain  why you must know HTML. Still, their reasons for learning HTML are sound, and  the advice they dispense is solid.Beyond going through the ins and outs of HTML tags, the book does a fine job of  explaining what design elements work and how to avoid common mistakes. The  section on XHTML ensures that budding site builders have all the latest tools at  their disposal.Whether your goal is to build a simple, text-oriented Web site or one loaded  with frames, graphics, and animation,HTML 4 for Dummieswill put you on  the right track.--John Frederick Moore