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Laura Lemay's Microsoft Front Page 98

By: Denise Tyler and Crystal D. Erickson

Published by: SAM'S NET
807+ Pages.   CD is included with the book

CD contents:

• IE 4 and 11 more internet assistants and related products
• Internet and HTML utilities, Cute FTP, Hot Dog Pro Web Editor, HTML Assistant from Brooklyn Software Works
• Graphics and Editing Programs, Paint Shop Pro, Thums Plus, Snagit32, Map This, Ultraedit-32
• Web Servers, Website from O'Rilly and Associates
• Perl 5, Perl 5 for Win32
• Java and JavaScript, Sample Java Applets, Sample JavaScripts
• Compression Utilities, WinZip

   KEY NOTE: Definitely a very good use of a tree and ink. Informative, useful, and easy to understand and apply.

   First of all I want to say that Microsoft Front Page 98 is a good Web Page creator and this book is an excellent companion to understand how to get the most from this program.

   This book is divided into 7 parts with 34 chapters and a CD that's "loaded for bear." (A mid-western term used to describe the shot and gunpowder load for the weapon used to hunt the little critter)

   There is a section showing those adventurous souls how to spruce up the HTML so your page will go nuclear, well almost. Chapter 26, Using Your Own HTML.

   I really like the HTML quick reference in the Appendix. It has 23 different language and tag guides, from Java Applets to the simplest paragraph tags. Very thorough.

ISBN# 1-57521-372-9

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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Special Edition Using Microsoft Front Page 98

By: Neil Randall and Dennis Jones

Published by: Que
914+ Pages.   CD is included with the book

   Just put the CD in the computer and go to explore and then go to the CD drive and open then click on the "loadme" icon and it's really easy to navigate after that. A page loads with all the instructions and contents about the CD and it is very easy to do.

CD contents:

• Code, There are 34 selections of example code from the book that can be found here
• Documents, There are 8 parts overflowing with Web Page construction stuff
• 9 Complete Que Books,
  Special Edition Using VBScript,
  Working With Active Server Pages,
  Special Edition Using HTML 3.2
  Internet Explorer Plug-in and Activex Companion
  Special Edition Using Microsoft Internet Information Server2
  Special Edition Using JScript
  HTML Style Sheets Quick Reference
  Special Edition Using Microsoft Visual Interdev
  Wild Web Graphics with Microsoft Image Composer
• Software, HTML, Java, VRML, Security, Browsers, Multimedia, Compression, Web Tools
• Resources, On Line Stuff, One of the best lists I have seen.

   Before we go any further, Take a good look at what they have packed on this disc.  The info in the books alone is worth at least 5 times what you will pay for this book.

   KEY NOTE: There are several books on this subject but this one is comprehensive informative, useful, and easy to apply.

   The writers had four things in mind when they were putting this book together and after a close examination it looks like they were very successful.

1) To make it easy to use Front Page Explorer to create, maintain, and develop your Web Site.
2) To show you how to use Front Page Editor so you can make enjoyable and useful Web Pages
3) To give you the technical elements of Web Design beyond Front Page 97, i.e. HTML, Java, scripting, and data base integration
4) To help you understand the technicalities of the World Wide Web, from now and into the future

   They have designed this book to be helpful to the experienced Webmasters, or the ones just starting out. This book has a serious tone to it, as you read it you can tell they really want you to be able to understand the information and use it correctly. In my opinion this is a good thing, because with this kind of attitude you will get the most efficient and useful information out there. This is why I like this series.

ISBN# 0-7897-1343-8

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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Black Book Windows 98

By: Nathan Wallace

Published by: Coriolis
690+ Pages.   CD is included
There is a tear out Fast Facts section in the front.

   This CD is incredible to say the least. Just look at what they have put in this puppy: There is a 350 hemi with a full over cam. It is balanced and blueprinted & they have a nitrous system that they got from Lockheed's F22 spare parts division. Oh I almost forgot, it is all powered by a cold fusion nuclear reactor. From NASA's research & development department.

   No, I not loosing it, I'm trying to describe what I see when I look at this book and the "CD Stuff" that comes with it.

CD contents:

• ACDSee 32 - Is a high speed image viewer,
• AceExpertHTML 2.5 - Is an HTML editor
• ActiveSpex -- ActiveX Control documentation generator.
• CoffeeCup HTML Editor + + 98 -- Powerful HTML Editor
  1) CoffeeCup ImageMapper + + -- Utility to create HTML Image maps.
  2) CoffeeCup Style Sheet Maker + + -- Cascading Style Sheet Maker for Netscape and IE browsers, and multiple browser testing.
• CuteFTP -- FTP client software for novices
• Macromedia Director 6 -- provides everything you need to create professional multimedia projects.
  1) Macromedia Flash -- Powerful Web development tool.
  2) Macromedia DreamWeaver -- Is a visual tool for professional Web site design.
• Eudora Lite -- Email client software. Includes TrueVoice Plug-In.
• Adobe Photoshop 4.0 -- Photo imaging software.
• Sax Basic Engine with, Sax mPower 98 -- The Sax Basic Engine provides Visual Basic for Applications compatible scripting for Windows applications.
• Tee Chart Pro 3.0, ActiveX -- Is a comprehensive charting tool for programmers.
• The Bat! -- Is an Internet email program.

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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Special Edition Using HTML 4, 4th Edition

By: Mark Brown and Jerry Honeycutt

Published by: Que
1103 + Pages.   CD is included with the book.

CD contents:

• HTML Editor, HTML Assistant Pro 97, this version is for Windows 95, NT 4.0 or higher
• Image Editor, Paint Shop Pro, is a powerful and easy to use image viewing, editing and conversion program.
• 3D/VRML, TrueSpace3, allows you to create, render and animate 3D models and photorealistic images for animations, illustrations, designs, web pages, games, VRML worlds and more
• FTP, Cute FTP, is a Windows-based Internet application that allows users to utilize the capabilities of FTP without having to know all the details of the protocol itself.
• Java, JFactory, complements your Java compiler by providing an intuitive visual interface builder for Java.
  1) JWidgets,
  2) JTools,
  3) Super Mojo,
  4) JDesignerPro,
• Audio, Cool Edit Pro, is a breeze to learn and use, it packs enough top-quality digital effects modules to fill a room full of rack mounts, and can mix up to 64 tracks together, using just about any sound card.
• Video, Net Toob Stream, Create and play quality MPEG audio & video for the Web, & Intranets.
• Browser, Internet Explorer 4.0
• Plugins, Shockwave, Today, Shockwave is the main attraction on tens of thousands of sites.
• ISP, Sprint, An Internet Service Provider.

System Requirements for using the CD
Processor: 486DX or higher
OS: Microsoft Windows95,98  or NT 4.0,5.0 Workstation
Memory: 24M
Storage space: 9.5M minimum
Monitor: VGA or higher resolution video adapter (SVGA 256-color recommended)
Other: Mouse or compatible pointing device
CD-ROM drive
Web browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer
Optional: An active Internet connection

   KEY NOTE: HTML This is the language that I first taught myself to build Web Pages from and you would do good if you got this book to go into cyber space and do some slaming good stuff for yourself. You might even get good enough that you could get a job making $50 to $70.000 a year.

   The writers put some of the other important language types in here also and I agree that you now need to know a variety of coding types to make Web Sites go Nuclear. (DHTML,VRML,CGI,ActiveX,Java

   There are 8 parts with 45 chapters of the basics and all the extras you need to be very proficient in the world of HTML..

   They have designed this book to be helpful to the experienced Webmasters,or the ones just starting out. This book has a serious tone to it, as you read it you can tell they really want you to be able to understand the information and use it correctly. In my opinion this is a good thing, because with this kind of attitude you will get the most efficient and useful information out there. This is why I like this series.

ISBN# 0-7897-1449-3

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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(Coming Soon) Special Edition Using HTML 4, 5th Edition

ISBN# 0-7897-1851-0

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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Special Edition Using Word 97

Using Microsoft Word 97
Special Edition Series

By: Bill Camarda

Published by: Que
1128 + Pages.   CD is included with the book.

CD contents:

• Village Software:
• CuteFTP:
• Goldmine:
• Pagis Pro97:
• PointCast:
• Acrobat Reader:
• ActiveOffice:
• ActivePresenter:
• OfficeToys 97:
• WinFax Pro:
• WinZip:
• WebPrinter 4-Pack:
• Paintshop Pro:
• EarthLink:

System Requirements for using the CD
Processor: 486DX or higher
OS: Microsoft Windows95,98  or NT 4.0,5.0 Workstation
Memory: 24M
Storage space: 9.5M minimum
Monitor: VGA or higher resolution video adapter (SVGA 256-color recommended)
Other: Mouse or compatible pointing device
CD-ROM drive
Web browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer
Optional: An active Internet connection

   KEY NOTE: If you are using Word 97 now then you need to get this book to be proficient in the use of this incredible piece of software.

   The writers put their normal brain cramping thought processes to the task of making this an excellent book for anyone at any level of computer user ability.  You get way more than you pay for with this one.

   There are 8 parts with 33 chapters of the basics and all the extras you need to be the WORD 97 expert in your office or at home.

   They have designed this book to be helpful to the experienced office staff, or the ones just starting out. This book has a serious tone to it, as you read it you can tell they really want you to be able to understand the information and use it correctly. In my opinion this is a good thing, because with this kind of attitude you will get the most efficient and useful information out there. This is why I like this series.

ISBN# 0-7897-1398-5

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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Web Authoring - Desk Reference

By: Aaron Weiss
Rebecca Tapley
Robert C. Benedict Jr.
Kim Daniels
Steven Mulder
Jeff Kawski

Published by: Hayden Books
883 + Pages.  

   KEY NOTE:    If you are someone who builds Web Pages should have this book. It has a very important part in the description of a Tag or Code segment. They put a table that lists the compatibility of Macintosh and Windows crossed by Netscape 3 and 4, and Explorer 3 and 4, browsers. This is so cool! If you have anything important to put on the net you need to know how the page reacts to the different browsers and even more important you should know how to write the code so your page is optimized in each browser. This book is the Desk Reference you have been looking for.

   There are 840 pages of the sweetest brain cramping code and tags in one book. You have your basic HTML, WEB TV, DHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, VBSript, JavaScript, and JavaScript Style Sheets. It is all arranged in an easy to use A - to - Z reference section

   If you ever had the need for a book that could be the real good all is all reference while you are in the world of HTML Web Page building you need to get this one.

ISBN# 1-56830-352-1

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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(Coming Soon) Special Edition Using Dynamic HTML

ISBN# 0-7897-1482-5

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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Special Edition Using Java 1.2

By: Joseph L. Weber

Published by: Que
1414+ Pages.   CD is included with the book

CD Contents:

Third Party Software

• Jbuilder, Publisher Edition
• Jbuilder, 2 Tutorials
• Tek-Tools, Inc.’s Kawa

  Bonus Software

• Adobe Systems, Inc.’s Acrobat Reader 3.01
• Earth Links Network Total Access 2.0
• Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 4.01
• Netscape Communicator 4.04

   I want to stress that it is very important to have both of these browsers on your computer so that you can test your code when your done writing it.

   KEY NOTE: I find this kind of code fascinating to write and debug. How incredible a page can look with a few well-placed words, phrases and elements.

   There are 11 sections and 56 chapters crammed with the best Kenyan AAA, or French Roast Java you will find anywhere in the cyber community.

   There is an Advanced Java section. Section 7, Chapters 44-50. Here you can learn some cool things about Media Players, Java Wallets, and the difference between Java and C++.

   They have designed this book to be helpful to the experienced Webmasters. If you are a beginner you might need to take a starter course before jumping into some of the double expresso stuff in here. It is rated with an Advanced Beginner and Intermediate User Level. This book has a serious tone to it, as you read it you can tell they really want you to be able to understand the information and use it correctly. In my opinion this is a good thing, because with this kind of attitude you will get the most efficient and useful information out there. This is why I like this series.

ISBN# 0-7897-1529-5

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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Special Edition Using Netscape 3

By: Mark Brown & 21 others

Published by: Que
842 + Pages. CD is included with the book

CD contents:
1) Netscape Navigator Gold
2) 29 Plugins
3) 16 HTML Editors & Utilities
4) 16 Other Cool Utilities
5) 3 Special Edition Using Books
Special Edition Using Java
Special Edition Using HTML, 2nd Edition
Special Edition Using JavaScript

  KEYNOTE: This is an excellent job again, the book I mean. The writers did a superb job of finding the most important stuff that you want, need and were afraid to ask about Netscape 3. They also set the information up in a way that will keep you rolling on the Information Super Highway.

   There are 7 sections and 30 chapters that that flow very smoothly to the “make me smarter” part of your brain and no you won’t need muscle relaxers for brain cramps after reading this excellent book either.

   They have designed this book to be helpful to all levels of computer user. If you want to learn Netscape 3 inside and out, you should get this book. In section 2 chapter 5 they teach you about the security you need to know about while using the Internet and Netscape. In section 3 chapter 9, you are taught how to plugin a plugin. In section 4 chapter 21 you can learn how to add Links Graphics and Tables to your web page. In section 6 you are escorted through the processes of customizing your browser. And much, much more.

ISBN# 0-7897-1186-9

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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Platinum Edition Using HTML 4, XML, & Java 1.2

By: Eric Ladd and Jim O’Donnell

Published by: Que
1282 + Pages. CD is included with the book

CD contents:
1) Source Code from the Book
2) Virtual Reference Library

• Special Edition Using HTML 4.0, 5th ed
• Special Edition Using Java 1. 2
• Special Edition Using Front Page 98
• Special Edition Using Active Server Pages
• Sams Teach Yourself Jbuilder 2 in 21 days

• Audio Utilities
• Multimedia utility
• Browsers
• CGI Perl
• Compression Utilities
• FTP Clients
• Graphics Apps
• 3D Software
• Webcasting Helpers
• Application Development Tool
• HTML Tools
• Java Tools
• Graphics Collections
• Lots of Cool Documents and Specs.

  KEYNOTE: This is a hardbound edition of the smartest grouping of web design stuff in one place on the planet. And as usual they have slamcramed the CD full. I’ve said before that because of what you get on the disc the price of the book is a real Texas size deal. The book follows right down that path with very comprehensive but easy to understand information so you can get your Web Site to go Nuclear.

  There are 7 sections and 41 chapters that have more punch than a photon torpedo set to maximum yield. I particularly like section 3 on XML, this is a definite plus because it bridges the gap that HTML has in it for not describing content well enough

  They have designed this book to be helpful to the medium and experienced Web Designers, but like on Emeril Live cooking show, the writers "Kick it up a notch" with this one.

ISBN# 0-7897-1759-X

Reviewed by:  Joseph A.Stone Jr.

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