For undergraduate or professional courses in the effective use of the Internet and HTML. The second edition of this popular text has been redesigned to accommodate the new Internet concepts that have been developed. It integrates two essential topics of the Internet in one source, presenting the fundamentals of the Internet and its scripting tools (XHTML and JavaScript) to help students understand and effectively utilize its dynamic nature. The text presents general concepts that can be applied to a wide variety of software; its examples and exercises ask students to use the leading e-mail tools (Eudora, Hotmail, Outlook Express 6.0, Yahoo mail, Netscape 4.8 Messenger, Netscape 7.01 mailer, and Opera 7 M2); as well as the leading HTML editors (FrontPage 2002, Composer 7.01, and AceHTML 5.0). It effectively covers two leading servers: Apache server version 2.0.45, and Tomcat server version 4.1.24, both from the Apache group. Mastering the Internet and HTML strikes a delicate balance between subject breadth and depth, and between generic and practical aspects of the Internet.

Explains the Internet concepts in a simple, coherent and comprehensive way. Provides examples, tutorials, overviews and chapter summaries for lecture materials, while furnishing a self-teaching mode through very concise information and frequently asked questions.

For undergraduate or professional courses in the effective use of the Internet and HTML.

The second edition of this popular text has been redesigned to accommodate the new Internet concepts that have been developed. It integrates two essential topics of the Internet in one source, presenting the fundamentals of the Internet and its scripting tools (XHTML and JavaScript) to help students understand and effectively utilize its dynamic nature. The text presents general concepts that can be applied to a wide variety of software; its examples and exercises ask students to use the leading e-mail tools (Eudora, Hotmail, Outlook Express 6.0, Yahoo mail, Netscape 4.8 Messenger, Netscape 7.01 mailer, and Opera 7 M2); as well as the leading HTML editors (FrontPage 2002, Composer 7.01, and AceHTML 5.0). It effectively covers two leading servers: Apache server version 2.0.45, and Tomcat server version 4.1.24, both from the Apache group. Mastering the Internet and HTML strikes a delicate balance between subject breadth and depth, and between generic and practical aspects of the Internet.

The Second Edition of Mastering the Internet, XHTML, and JavaScript^™ presents the fundamentals of Internet technologies to help readers understand and effectively master the dynamic nature of the Internet. Professor Zeid provides comprehensive coverage of the client-side technology basics, including the Internet, XHTML, and JavaScript, integrating these technologies with just enough coverage of server-side technologies (CGI, servlets, and JavaServer Pages^™) and databases (Microsoft^® Excel and MySQL^™) to give students a solid understanding of the Web and its diverse Web pages.

Packed with helpful pedagogic features including tutorials, examples, hands-on exercises, and quick reference refreshers throughout, Professor Zeid offers simple, coherent, and comprehensive coverage of the World Wide Web, XHTML scripting, and JavaScript programming. This book also features a Companion Website with supplemental material including Web links and book resources:
www.prenhall.com/zeid.

Coverage Includes:

• Client-side technologies including the Internet, XHTML, and JavaScript.
• Server-side technologies including CGI, servlets and JavaServer Pages
• Databases including MySQL and Microsoft Excel
• Leading Web browsers: IE 6.0, Netscape^™ 4.8 & 7.01, Opera 7, and Crazy Browser 1.05.
• Popular e-mail tools: Eudora, Hotmail, Outlook Express 6.0, Yahoo mail, Netscape 4.8 Messenger, Netscape 7.01 mailer, and Opera 7 M2.
• HTML editors: FrontPage^™ 2002, Composer^™ 7.01, and AceHTML 5.0.
• Instant Messaging tools: AIM v5.1, Yahoo!^© Messenger v5.5, and MSN Messenger v5.0. Leading Web servers: Apache server version 2.0.45, and Tomcat server version 4.1.24, both from the Apache group.

The Second Edition of Mastering the Internet, XHTML, and JavaScript presents the fundamentals of Internet technologies to help readers understand and effectively master the dynamic nature of the Internet. Professor Zeid provides comprehensive coverage of the client-side technology basics, including the Internet, XHTML, and JavaScript, integrating these technologies with just enough coverage of server-side technologies (CGI, servlets, and JavaServer Pages ) and databases (Microsoft ; Excel and MySQL ) to give students a solid understanding of the Web and its diverse Web pages. Packed with helpful pedagogic features including tutorials, examples, hands-on exercises, and quick reference refreshers throughout, Professor Zeid offers simple, coherent, and comprehensive coverage of the World Wide Web, XHTML scripting, and JavaScript programming. This book also features a Companion Website with supplemental material including Web links and book resources: www.prenhall.com/zeid . Coverage Includes: Client-side technologies including the Internet, XHTML, and JavaScript. Server-side technologies including CGI, servlets and JavaServer Pages Databases including MySQL and Microsoft Excel Leading Web browsers: IE 6.0, Netscape 4.8 and 7.01, Opera 7, and Crazy Browser 1.05. Popular e-mail tools: Eudora, Hotmail, Outlook Express 6.0, Yahoo mail, Netscape 4.8 Messenger, Netscape 7.01 mailer, and Opera 7 M2. HTML editors: FrontPage 2002, Composer 7.01, and AceHTML 5.0. Instant Messaging tools: AIM v5.1, Yahoo! Messenger v5.5, and MSN Messenger v5.0. Leading Web servers: Apache server version 2.0.45, and Tomcat server version 4.1.24, both from the Apache group.

The second edition of this popular text has been redesigned to accommodate the new Internet concepts that are quickly developing. Mastering the Internet and HTML strikes a delicate balance between subject breadth and depth, and between generic and practical aspects of the Internet. Professionals can tap into the summary and ’Frequently Asked Questions’ sections for quick consultations. It integrates two essential topics of the Internet in one source, presenting the fundamentals of the Internet and its scripting tools (XHTML and JavaScript) to help users understand and effectively utilize the Internet’s dynamic nature. The text presents general concepts that can be applied to a wide variety of software; its examples and exercises use the leading e-mail tools (Eudora, Hotmail, Outlook Express 6.0, Yahoo mail, Netscape 4.8 Messenger, Netscape 7.01 mailer, and Opera 7 M2); as well as the leading HTML editors (FrontPage 2002, Composer 7.01, and AceHTML 5.0). It effectively covers two leading servers: Apache server version 2.0.45, and Tomcat server version 4.1.24, both from the Apache group. For professionals needing a self-teaching book that provides them with quick answers to questions they may have during the development of Web sites and Web pages.

The second edition of this popular text has been redesigned to accommodate the new Internet concepts that are quickly developing. Mastering the Internet XHTML and JavaScript strikes a delicate balance between subject breadth and depth, and between generic and practical aspects of the Internet. Professionals can tap into the summary and ’Frequently Asked Questions’ sections for quick consultations. It integrates two essential topics of the Internet in one source, presenting the fundamentals of the Internet and its scripting tools (XHTML and JavaScript) to help users understand and effectively utilize the Internet’s dynamic nature. The text presents general concepts that can be applied to a wide variety of software; its examples and exercises use the leading e-mail tools (Eudora, Hotmail, Outlook Express 6.0, Yahoo mail, Netscape 4.8 Messenger, Netscape 7.01 mailer, and Opera 7 M2); as well as the leading HTML editors (FrontPage 2002, Composer 7.01, and AceHTML 5.0). It effectively covers two leading servers: Apache server version 2.0.45, and Tomcat server version 4.1.24, both from the Apache group. For professionals needing a self-teaching book that provides them with quick answers to questions they may have during the development of Web sites and Web pages.

sloppy
I read this book for a class, and was disappointed. The writing could have been a lot clearer, and there were numerous typos which is very problematic when you are trying to read/learn code)

piece of garbage
Nice cut and paste job of basic information freely available out on the web. Don’t waste your money..

Good for Basics
Good for Basics, Textbook like approach.Easy to follow