Books about the World Wide Web

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How the Internet Works
by Preston Gralla

With over 155,000 copies sold, this book by the veteran computer journalist Preston Gralla gives simple yet informative and detailed descriptions and diagrams explaining all about matters related to the Internet, from HTML to search engines to what CGI stands for. Very informative for the person who wants to know what is "under the hood".

Poor Richard's Website - Common sense advice on building a low-cost website.
by Peter Kent

"I wrote this book because I knew there was a huge gap in the Web-book arena; nobody seemed to be explaining the whole process of setting up a Web site. Not just how to create pages using HTML, or make the pages look pretty. But everything, from deciding what, if anything, you can do with a Web site, through finding a place for your site and creating the pages, to adding essential utilities and bringing people to the site. People tell me that they're recommending this book to their friends, and it's getting fantastic reviews and testimonials, so I think it does its job!"

Create Your First Web Page in a Weekend
by Steve Callihan

"Establish your presence in the online world in just a weekend! You do not have to be a technical expert, honest. This fast-track guide gives you the background, resources, and tools necessary to achieve the results you want simply and easily - in a minimal amount of time.

First the basics: understand what a web page really is and exactly how it works. Then cruise through a streamlined one-day tutorial on HTML basics. Day two, tackle the hands-on, nuts-and bolts work session. By sundown, you'll have a functional Web site of your own! In this book you will find:
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Dozens of Web page templates to get you started.
Web art library.
Practical examples for common site elements.
Guidelines for maintaining your site.
Promotional ideas for marketing your Web page.

Bonus! Includes a CD full of software tools, such as Aardvark Pro, HTML Assistant Pro, Paint Shop Pro, Web Whacker, and more." - publisher's promotional material, from the book's rear cover. Paint Shop Pro alone is worth the cost of the book.

Increase Your Web Traffic
by William R. Stanek

This book is designed to increase your hits in a single weekend of activity. It explains how to promote your site via search engines, banner exchange services, and other promotions. Geared to the non-expert, but not simplistic.

Things you can do: See my polls. Post on my message board! Help feed my cat! Earn money! Find an intimate partner!

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