Reviews of Technical Books
Below are a selection of the best technical books we have bought recently, with short reviews showing which ones were excellent both in content and value. To save cluttering the page, we've omitted the ones which were less than best buys...
Subjects we have covered in these reviews include...
- web design books
- logo design books
- stationery/letterhead design books
- corporate image books
- and more...
The Best Books on Web Development including PHP, Perl, HTML, Javascript, Java, XML...
If you want to find out more about web development and the programming languages we use in creating websites, have a look at the following books... (please click on the links for more information and reviews (external link))...
Books on HTML
HTML 4 for the World Wide Web - by Elizabeth Castro is an absolutely fantastic book which is ideal for both complete beginners and is ideal as a reference book for experienced web developers. The simple writig style and visual aspect makes for quick learning, but the well structured book means that its a dodle when used ass a reference book. It covers HTML very well and CSS in quite good detail and touches on Javascript, but go for this book above any if you're looking to start learning HTML!
Books on XML
XML for the World Wide Web - by Elizabeth Castro is another cracking book by the same author as the HTML book reviewed above! Due to the more bigger nature of XML, the author has had to cut down the whole subject from what can with some books run into 700 pages, into a quite compact book of less than 300. This said all the main aspects of XML are covered and its a good starter book for anyone getting into the subject.
Books on Java
Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days: Professional Reference Edition - by Laura Lemay, Rogers Cadenhead is a Sams book which quickly and efficiently teaches all the basics of Java. Unlike some similar books it does not expect that you understand C++ or Object Oriented Programming or Techniques, but gives a simple and intelligent introduction to these subjects within the context of Java itself.
Java in a Nutshell - by David Flanagan is one of the O'Reilly series of technical books, this one being nearly a 1000 pages of Java. Like the others in this series they tell you nearly everything about the subject in hand, but can sometimes be a little daunting for a beginner. But as reference volumes they are fantastic and will not let you down.
Recommended Books on Logo Design
If you want to find out more about logo design, have a look at the following books... (please click on the links for more information and reviews (external link))...
How to Design Logos, Symbols, and Icons - A great book using case studies of a number of famous logo designs, which explains the thought processes the designers went through in reaching the final, often famous logo.
LOGOS LETTERHEADS & BUSINESS CARDS - A book dealing with the whole range of production graphics for logos, letterheads and business cards.
Bullet-Proof Logos : Creating Great Designs Which Avoid Legal Problems - A book on the legal aspects of logo design and how to avoid getting sued for ripping off a famous logo design.
Logo Design That Works - A practical guide to logo design, which is a fantastic book which guides you through some of the best logo designs in the World.
Letterhead & Logo Design 6 - Number 6 in the series of books specialising in Logo and Letterhead Design.
Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide - Not a logo book, but a great book for learning probably the best tool for Logo, Stationery and most other elements of Graphic Design.
The Best Books on Stationery, Letterhead and Business Card Design
If you want to find out more about stationery, letterhead or business card design, have a look at the following books... (please click on the links for more information and reviews (external link))...
Letterhead & Logo Design 6 - Number 6 in the series of books specialising in Logo and Letterhead Design.
LOGOS LETTERHEADS & BUSINESS CARDS - A book dealing with the whole range of production graphics for logos, letterheads and business cards.
Letterhead & Logo Design 5 - Number 5 in the series of books specialising in Logo and Letterhead Design.
Letterhead & Logo Design 7 - Number 7 in the series of books specialising in Logo and Letterhead Design.
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