New Perspectives on HTML, CSS, and XML, Comprehensive, 4th Edition

1140 Pages·2014·114.064 MB·English

by  Carey, Patrick, Vodnik, Sasha

NEW PERSP·ECTIVES
Carey:: Vodnik
New Perspectives on HTML, CSS, and XML, 4th Edition
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Dave Sciuto, University of Massachusetts-Lo\.vell
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"The l'vew Perspectives on HTML, and XML, 4th Edition text follo1,vs in the tradition of earlier editions with its
hands-on, case-based approach, which has helped thousands or ,ny student~ succeed in their pursuit of a career in
Web Development. The new pedagogical features, especially the Visual Overviews at the start of each ne1,v session, will
appeal to students with a variety of learning styles. The prior edition is a student favorite among text books. I predict
that this new edition will accomplish that which I thought was impossible: lo top its predecessor in popularity. Add the
fun students have working t.hrough the real-world tutorials to the deep learning that occurs as a result~a nd we end up
with a student prepared for a high-paying industry career.''
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NEW PERSPECTIVES ON
HTML, CSS, a n d XML
4th Edition
COMPREHENSIVE

NEW PERSPECTIVES ON
HTML, CSS, XML
and
4th Edition
COMPREHENSIVE
Patrick Carey
Sasha Vodnik
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Preface
The New Perspectives Series' critical-thinking, problem-solving approach is the ideal way
to prepare students to transcend point-and-click skills and take advantage of all that
HTML, CSS, and XML have to offer.
In developing the New Perspectives Series, our goal was to create books that give students
the software concepts and practical skills they need to succeed beyond the classroom.
We've updated our proven case-based pedagogy with more practical content to make
learning skills more meaningful to students. With the New Perspectives Series, students
understand why they are learning what they are learning, and are fully prepared to apply
their skills to real-life situations.
About This Book
"I love this text because
it provides detailed This book provides complete coverage of HTML, CSS, and XML and includes the following:
instructions and real
• Up-to-date coverage of using HTMLS and CS53 to create Web sites
world application
• Instruction on creating multimedia Web pages, interactive Web forms, and mobile
examples. It is ideal for
Web sites
classroom and online
• Creating XML documents and validating them against DTDs or schemas
instruction. At the end
of the term my students New for this edition!
comment on how much • Each session begins with a Visual Overview, which includes colorful, enlarged fig
they've learned and
ures with numerous cal louts and key term definitions, giving students a comprehen
put to use outside the
sive previevv of the topics covered in the session, as well as a handy study guide.
classroom."
• New ProSkills boxes provide guidance for hovv to use the software in real-world,
- Bernice Howard
professional situations, and related ProSkills exercises integrate the technology skills
St. Johns River Community
students learn with one or more of the follo\.ving soft skills: decision making, prob
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lem solving, teamwork, verbal communication, and written communication.
• Important steps are highlighted in yellovv with attached margin notes to help students
pay close attention to completing the steps correctly and avoid time-consuming rework.
System Requirements
This book assumes that students have an Internet connection, a text editor, and a current browser
that supports HTMLS and CSS3. The follo,.ving is a list of the most recent versions of the major
brov,sers at the time this text was published: Internet Explorer 10, Firefox 21, Safari 6.0.5, Opera
12.15, and Chrome 27. More recent versions may have come out since the publication of this
book. Students should go to the Web browser home page to download the most current version.
All browsers interpret HTML and CSS code in slightly different ,.vays. It is highly recommended
that students have several different browsers installed on their systems for comparison. Students
might also ,.vant to run older versions of these browsers to highlight compatibility issues. Students
who intend to validate their XML documents in Tutorials 12-14 should have access to an XML
validating parser such as Exchanger XML Editor or to an on line validation service. The screen
shots in this book were produced using Internet Explorer 9.0 (Tutorials 1-10) or Internet Explorer
10.0 (Tutorials 11 -14) running on Windows 7 Professional (64-bit), unless otherv,ise noted.
If students are using different browsers or operating systems, their screens vvill vary slightly fron,
those shown in the book; this should not present any problems in completing the tutorials.
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New Perspectives Series
"New Perspectives texts The New Perspectives Approach
provide up-to-date,
real-world application
of content, making book Context
selection easy. The Each tutorial begins with a problem presented in a "real-world" case that is n1eaningful to
step-by-step, hands-on
students. The case sets the scene to help students understand what they will do in the tutorial.
approach teaches
students concepts they Hands-on Approach
can apply immediately."
Each tutorial is divided into manageable sessions that combine reading and hands-on, step-by-step
-John Taylor
work. Colorful screenshots help guide students through the steps. Trouble? tips anticipate com
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mon mistakes or problems to help students stay on track and continue \.Yith the tutorial.
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VJSUAL OVERVIEW Visual Overviews
New for this edition! Each session begins with a Visual Overview, a new two-page spread that
includes colorful, enlarged figures with numerous callouts and key term definitions, giving
students a comprehensive preview of the topics covered in the session, as well as a handy
study guide.
ProSkills Boxes and Exercises
New for this edition! ProSkills boxes provide guidance for how to use the software in real
world, professional situations, and related ProSkills exercises integrate the technology skills
students learn with one or n,ore of the following soft skills: decision making, problem solving,
teamwork, verbal communication, and written con,munication.
KEY STEP Key Steps
New for this edition! Important steps are highlighted in yellow with attached margin notes to
help students pay close attention to completing the steps correctly and avoid time-consuming
rework.
INSIGHT_ _
lnSight Boxes
lnSight boxes offer expert advice and best practices to help students achieve a deeper under
standing of the concepts behind the software features and skills.
Margin Tips
Margin Tips provide helpful hints and shortcuts for more efficient use of the software. The Tips
appear in the margin at key points throughout each tutorial, giving students extra information
11vhen and where they need it.
REVIEW._ _
Assessment
Retention is a key component to learning. At the end of each session, a series of Quick Check
APPLY
questions helps students test their understanding of the material before moving on. Engaging
end-of-tutorial Review Assignments and Case Problems have always been a hallmark feature of
the New Perspectives Series. Colorful bars and brief descriptions accompany the exercises, mak
ing it easy to understand both the goal and level of challenge a particular assignment holds.
Reference
Within each tutorial, Reference boxes appear before a set of steps to provide a succinct sum
GLOSSARY/INDEX
mary and preview of how to perform a task. In addition, each book includes a combination
Glossary/Index to promote easy reference of material.
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HTML, CSS, and XML 4th Edition, Comprehensive
Our Complete System of Instruction
Coverage To Meet Your Needs
BRIEF
Whether you're looking for just a small amount of coverage or enough to fi a semester-long
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class, we can provide you with a textbook that meets your needs.
• Brief books typically cover the essential skills in just 2 to 4 tutorials.
COMPREII.ENSIVE • Introductory books build and expand on those skills and contain an average of 5 to
8 tutorials.
• Con1prehensive books are great for a full-semester class, and contain 9 to 12+ tutorials.
So if the book you're holding does not provide the right amount of coverage for you, there's
probably another offering available. Go to our Web site or contact your Cengage Learning
sales representative to find out \.vhat else we offer.
CourseCasts - Learning on the Go. Always available ... aJways relevant.
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http://coursecasts.course.com to find a I ibrary of weekly updated podcasts, CourseCasts,
and download then, to your mp3 player.
Ken Baldauf, host of CourseCasts, is a faculty member of the Florida State University Computer
Science Department where he is responsible for teaching technology classes to thousands of
FSU students each year. Ken is an expert in the latest technology trends; he gathers and sorts
through the most pertinent news and information for CourseCasts so your students can spend
their time enjoying technology, rather than trying to figure it out. Open or close your lecture
with a discussion based on the latest CourseCast.
Visit us at http://coursecasts.course.com to learn on the go!
Instructor Resources
We offer more than just a book. We have all the tools you need to enhance your lectures, check
students' 1,,vork, and generate exams in a ne\.v, easier-to-use and completely revised package. This
book's Instructor's Manual, ExamView testbank, PowerPoint presentations, data files, solution
files, figure files, and a sample syllabus are all available on a single CD-ROM or for downloading
at http://www.cengage.com.
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Ski I I-based assessments, interactive trainings, business-centric projects, and comprehensive
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