Objects etc.
 

The books on this page can all be ordered as part of the Amazon Associates program. Clicking on any of the book covers or links takes you directly to the Amazon ordering page for that book. This provides you with the most current Amazon pricing and direct service.

Books on this page are all ones that I have written or use personally and recommend highly. They've been a big help to me and I'm sure they can help you.

 

The Dreamweaver 4 Bible
"The definitive resource for the Web authoring professional"
Kevin Lynch,
President of Products and Office of the President, Macromedia, Inc.

"In my opinion, Dreamweaver 4 is the most significant upgrade since the initial release of the program. I've written the Dreamweaver 4 Bible with special attention to new features like the Layout view, Flash buttons, Reports and much more. There are expanded sections on Fireworks and Flash integration as well as an entirely new chapter on team-based Web site development."
- Joseph Lowery

The Dreamweaver 4 Bible includes a CD-ROM with 400 extensions - behaviors, objects, commands, and inspectors - from the leading authors of Dreamweaver enhancements.

The Dreamweave 4 Bible comes with a Foreword by Kevin Lynch,
President of Products and Office of the President, Macromedia, Inc.

To order the Dreamweaver 4 Bible from Amazon.com, click the above cover or this link.

If you prefer, you can order the Dreamweaver 4 Bible from Amazon in the UK by clicking the logo on the left.

Sie können die Dreamweaver 4 Bible von Amazon auch in Deutschland bestellen, indem Sie rechts auf das Logo klicken.

Special Offer
If you order the Dreamweaver 4 Bible through me, I'll send you extensions to Dreamweaver over the next six months. I typically develop extensions according to need -- whenever I discover a new way of working that is not yet incorporated in Dreamweaver, I'll build an extension for to enhance my productivity.

To get six months of Dreamweaver extensions, order the book by clicking on one of the links above. Once Amazon has shipped your order, they will send you a confirmation - simply forward this confirmation to me at dreamweaver@idest.com. (The confirmation contains no sensitive information other than your email address which will not be sold or used for any other purpose other than sending the extensions.)

 

The Dreamweaver 3 Bible
"If you're looking to buy a book from a Dreamweaver expert, look no further."
Paul Madar,
Senior VP of Engineering, Macromedia, Inc.

The Dreamweaver 3 Bible is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of building Web sites with Macromedia's premier Web authoring tool. In addition to covering all the basic techniques for Web construction, the Dreamweaver Bible shows you how to make the most of Dreamweaver 3's advanced features, including Fireworks integration and the new History palette.

The Dreamweaver 3 Bible includes a CD-ROM with 400 extensions - behaviors, objects, commands, and inspectors - from the leading authors of Dreamweaver enhancements.

The Dreamweave 3 Bible comes with a Foreword by Paul Madar, VP of Engineering, Dreamweaver, Macromedia, Inc.

To order the Dreamweaver 3 Bible from Amazon.com, click the above cover or this link.

If you prefer, you can order the Dreamweaver 3 Bible from Amazon in the UK by clicking the logo on the left.

Sie können die Dreamweaver 3 Bible von Amazon auch in Deutschland bestellen, indem Sie rechts auf das Logo klicken.

Special Offer
If you order the Dreamweaver 3 Bible through me, I'll send you extensions to Dreamweaver over the next six months. I typically develop extensions according to need -- whenever I discover a new way of working that is not yet incorporated in Dreamweaver, I'll build an extension for to enhance my productivity.

To get six months of Dreamweaver extensions, order the book by clicking on one of the links above. Once Amazon has shipped your order, they will send you a confirmation - simply forward this confirmation to me at dreamweaver@idest.com. (The confirmation contains no sensitive information other than your email address which will not be sold or used for any other purpose other than sending the extensions.)

 

The Fireworks 4 Bible
is due to be published in mid-May.

 

The Fireworks 3 Bible
"The Fireworks 3 Bible has an astonishing depth of information about Fireworks and details how to master all of its abilities."
Dennis Griffen,
VP Fireworks Development, Macromedia, Inc.

Looking for the perfect graphic partner for Dreamweaver? Macromedia's Fireworks is not only the best Web graphics program on the market totally oriented to Internet design, it also integrates beautifully with Dreamweaver's layout features. The Fireworks 3 Bible covers every tool and technique available to make your graphics stand out and smooth your workflow. Learn how to maximize Fireworks unique vector abilities to produce sensational-looking, always-editable images. The Fireworks 3 Bible describes in detail how to insert the HTML code generated by Fireworks into any program -- whether it's Dreamweaver, GoLive, or FrontPage.

Special Fireworks Techniques show you how to:

  • Convert Pantone Colors to Web-safe Colors
  • Make Dotted and Dashed Lines
  • Create Perspective
  • Mask Images with Text
  • Create Seamless Patterns
  • Make Perspective Shadows
  • Build Quick Photo Edges
  • Add CSS Layers to Dreamweaver
  • Animate Xtras

... and much more!

To order the Fireworks 3 Bible from Amazon.com, click the above cover or this link.

If you prefer, you can order the Fireworks 3 Bible from Amazon in the UK by clicking the logo on the left.

Sie können die Fireworks 3 Bible von Amazon auch in Deutschland bestellen, indem Sie rechts auf das Logo klicken.

 

Using Dreamweaver 2?
Still Available:
The Dreamweaver 2 Bible
"Joseph Lowery... is an expert in the details of Dreamweaver."
Paul Madar,
VP of Engineering, Dreamweaver - Macromedia, Inc.

This edition of the Dreamweaver Bible covers Dreamweaver 2. All the basics of Web site building with Dreamweaver are covered along with information on Cascading Style Sheets, Dynamic HTML and other cutting edge features. In addition to a complete description of the standard behaviors, the Dreamweaver 2 Bible details techniques for building your own objects and behaviors.

The Dreamweaver 2 Bible comes with a CD-ROM filled with additional objects, behaviors, browser profiles, techniques, templates and style sheets.

To order the Dreamweaver 2 Bible from Amazon.com, click the above cover or this link.

 

Hillman Curtis is a recognized Flash master and his new book, Flash Web Graphics, is extraordinary. I co-wrote the book with Hillman and several of his high-end designer colleagues and it was a wonderful experience. Not only does you book show you, step-by-step how many of his top-notch Flash movies are created, he describes the thought processes behind the design. Hillman is former Art Director for Macromedia and creates advertisements for Intel, HP and many other Fortune 500 companies.

.To order the Flash Web Graphics from Amazon.com, click the above cover or this link.

 

Want to get your design chops together? Jeffrey Veen's book, Hot Wired Style is an excellent book for understanding the basics of Web design. Jeffrey is the Executive Director of the Interface division at Wired Digital and, as such, is responsible for look and feel of Hotwired.com, Webmonkey.com and other Wired sites. Jeffrey was also a member of the Dreamweaver Advisory Council and very influential in shaping Macromedia's premier Web authoring tool.

To order the Hot Wired Style from Amazon.com, click the above cover or this link.

 

Need a good JavaScript reference book - or are you just starting out with coding? You can satisfy both needs with Danny Goodman's JavaScript Bible (3rd Edition). Danny Goodman is a scripting master who never fails to make his illustrations and sample code crystal clear. The book covers the latest JavaScript version and comes with a CD-ROM crammed with code.

To order the JavaScript Bible from Amazon.com, click the above cover or this link.

 

Shelley Power's Dynamic HTML is terrific for getting an overview of the new technology and especially useful for its many cross-browser techniques. While not for the rank beginner, this book delivers an exceptional amount of specific information of both the major browser's implementation of Dynamic HTML.

To order the Dynamic HTML from Amazon.com, click the above cover or this link.