Rating:  - Hardly Complete
While the title claims this book is a "complete" reference, withiin the first 15 pages its evident that entire operating systems and browsers have been forgotten or ignored. For example, a chart of major Browsers lists several outdated versions of Internet Explorer and even Opera, but forgets about Safari - no version of this browser is listed. If you believe the computer world begins and ends with one company, this book is for you. If on the other hand, you are interested in open source, Apple, and others, it leaves much to be desired as a "complete" reference.
Rating:  - Excellent
I have about a half dozen html books. I learned the most from Elizabeth Castro, HTML for the World Wide Web, Visual Quickstart Guide. I read Castro virtually cover to cover, and I still refer back to it from time to time.
But it is Powell's HTML & XHTML 4th edition that I go to for a better understanding or a sticky problem. Hence the name: The Complete Reference. Powell knows his stuff and it shows. It would be hard to read Powell cover to cover, but as a reference, it is outstanding.
Rating:  - Good for reference, Not good for begginer
I have quite a bit of background knowledge on HTML, so it was quite useful. but it was hard to grasp the things I did not know about. It also jumps right into some complicated things and has simplier things afterwards. So I would definitly recomend it for people who know HTML and/or XHTML, but I would recomend a different book for people who are begginers.
Rating: - Has everthing you need to start out
The title of this review says it all. This book is excellent as both an introduction to HTML and XHTML as well as a reference. It pre-emptively answers all the questions I would have thought to ask. It does not have (and does not claim to have) all that much on dynamic development, so this is not the only book you'll need if you want to develop a useful site.
Rating: - A great single reference
Learning web design was a pleasure with this book. It covers the topics of coding in HTML, XHTML, and CSS very well. It also delves into other aspects of web design, such as the creative design process, and procuring hosting for the finished product. If you buy any single book on web design, this is a very complete reference.
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