Books

I am making a list of books I have read on web technology subjects, global business and the technology lifestyle. At the moment I only have short descriptions and comments, but I hope to write proper full reviews soon (all of the books listed below I have read). If you are looking for a large selection of computer/Internet related books try The Amazon.com Computers & Internet book list. For purchasing online you may be interested in reading our Amazon.com service agreement, or for new customers a guide on How to Order at Amazon.com the company that will sell you the following titles:

I have listed other books in the following sections. My favourite books are shown below:

My favourite books:

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Steven R. Covey
	If you are looking to get more out of life then this makes an excellent read. It covers many topics, from business related issues, to marriage, children and personal private victories. First published in 1990 is has remained as one of the most popular books in personal change around the world. It takes you through the seven steps to organising and getting more fulfilment from your life. With ideas that make sense the book demonstrates "simplicity without being simple". I was hooked from the moment I picked it up. Give it a go, its a small price to pay for a book that can help you realise your potential.
	Approx. Price: £8/$12	Buy from: Amazon.co.uk Buy from: Amazon.com

Designing Web Usability - Jakob Nielsen - BEST BUY

Designing Web Usability - Front Cover [5k]

This is one of the best books I have read on designing web sites. Most other web design books are filled with rubbish about designing "artistic" sites. This book is not. It provides a serious analysis of what goes into making a web site that will provide your users with the functions/content that you want. It covers all the major subject areas and is a brilliant read.

Contents Include:

Why Web Usability
Page Design
Content Design
Site Design
Intranet Design
Accessibility for people with Disabilities
International Use: Serving a Global Audience
Future Predictions for the Web
Conclusion: Simplicity in Web Design

Recommended for people just getting into web sites to business managers who need to get a grasp of design for their company intranet. I couldn't recommend it more.

For more information/articles written by Jakob Nielsen then check out his site at: http://www.useit.com.

Approx. Price: £27/$36

Buy from: Amazon.co.uk
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Inside Dynamic HTML - Scott Isaacs
	Inside DHTML is one of the best books I have read on DHTML. It takes you through the features that Microsoft introduced in it's Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 browser. It teaches you CSS, and refines any JavaScript skills you have. You can pick up both from the book. This is well set out and a good and easy read.
	Approx. Price: £37/$40	Buy from: Amazon.co.uk Buy from: Amazon.com

Web Publishing With HTML 4 (In a Week) - Laura Lemay
	I did not read this specific book, I did read however, Web Publishing with HTML 3.2 in a week, by the same author. I found the book easy to use, it covered all I needed to know. It wasn't a wonderful read, unlike the DHTML book, but it will guide you through what you need to know. Some critical comments of it have been that it only has about 60 pages on the new HTML 4 features, but its covering of HTML should be good.
	Approx. Price: ?	Buy from: Amazon.co.uk Buy from: Amazon.com

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