<DIV><p>Everything you need to know to create professional web sites is right here. <I>Learning Web Design</I> starts from the beginning -- defining how the Web and web pages work -- and builds from there. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to create multi-column CSS layouts with optimized graphic files, and you'll know how to get your pages up on the Web.<br><br> This thoroughly revised edition teaches you how to build web sites according to modern design practices and professional standards. <I>Learning Web Design</I> explains:</p><ul><li>How to create a simple (X)HTML page, how to add links and images</li> <li>Everything you need to know about web standards -- (X)HTML, DTDs, and more</li> <li>Cascading Style Sheets -- formatting text, colors and backgrounds, using the box model, page layout, and more</li> <li>All about web graphics, and how to make them lean and mean through optimization</li> <li>The site development process, from start to finish</li> <li>Getting your pages on the Web -- hosting, domain names, and FTP</li> </ul> The book includes exercises to help you to learn various techniques, and short quizzes to make sure you're up to speed with key concepts. If you're interested in web design, <I>Learning Web Design</I> is the place to start.</div>