<DIV><p>Teach yourself how to use Microsoft&#174; Expression Blend&#174; 4, the professional tool for designing graphical user interfaces (UI) for Silverlight Web and desktop applications. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace -- building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! </p><ul><li>Learn how to use the tools and features in the Blend IDE </li><li>Use SketchFlow to design a UI prototype, including interactive elements </li><li>Create reusable styles -- or skins -- with common Silverlight 4 controls </li><li>Implement interactive elements without using code </li><li>Explore the process of designer/developer collaboration with Expression Blend </li><li>Learn how to use the basics of XAML and C# efficiently </li><li>Take advantage of the design tools in Expression Design </li> </ul><p> Your online learning resources include: </p><ul><li>Files for building skills and practicing the book's lessons </li><li>Screencasts to show you exactly how to accomplish tasks </li><li>Fully searchable eBook</li> </ul></div>