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The SitePoint Book Matrix

Explore the complete range of SitePoint books and kits.

Client-side Library

Server-side Library

Creative Library

Business Library

The SitePoint Client-Side Library [top]

HTML & CSS (in order of skill level)

  1. Build Your Own Web Site The Right Way Using HTML & CSS (beginner)

    The perfect book for absolute beginners looking to build a web site for the first time.

  2. HTML Utopia: Designing Without Tables Using CSS (beginner to intermediate)

    The best-selling introduction to web design using CSS for layout.

  3. The CSS Anthology. 3rd Edition (beginner to intermediate)

    A comprehensive problem/solution approach to learning CSS.

  4. The Art & Science of CSS (intermediate to advanced)

    A showcase of inspiring, beautiful web sites and the CSS solutions behind them.

  5. The Ultimate CSS Reference (intermediate to advanced)

    The most comprehensive reference of the CSS language available.

  6. The Ultimate HTML Reference (intermediate to advanced)

    The most complete and up-to-date HTML Encyclopedia money can buy.

  7. Everything You Know About CSS Is Wrong! (intermediate to advanced)

    A cutting-edge exploration of the exciting new CSS layout techniques becoming viable in the wake of IE8's release.

  8. Fancy Form Design (intermediate to advanced)

    Covering all aspects of stunning form creation from layout & composition to best-practice CSS, HTML & JavaScript.

DOM Scripting (in order of skill level)

  1. Simply JavaScript (beginner to intermediate)

    The best possible introduction to JavaScript for beginners.

  2. DHTML Utopia: Modern Web Design Using JavaScript and DOM (beginner to intermediate)

    A little dated now, but still a good introduction to unobtrusive JavaScript techniques.

  3. The JavaScript Anthology (beginner to advanced)

    A comprehensive problem/solution approach to learning JavaScript.

  4. The Art & Science of JavaScript (intermediate to advanced)

    An inspiring look at techniques that push the boundaries of JavaScript.

  5. Build Your Own Ajax Web Applications (intermediate to advanced)

    A solid introduction to best-practice Ajax programming.

Dreamweaver (in order of skill level)

  1. Build Your Own Standards Compliant Website Using Dreamweaver 8 (beginner to intermediate)

    Targeted at Dreamweaver users who want to move beyond "Design View".

Flash (in order of skill level)

  1. The Flash Anthology (beginner to intermediate)

    A collection of common problems and solutions for building Flash-based web sites.

Firefox (in order of skill level)

  1. Firefox Secrets (beginner)

    Think you know everything about using Firefox to browse the Web? Think again!

  2. Firefox 3 Revealed (beginner to intermediate)

    Firefox 3 is a landmark browser. Read about what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s not.

  3. Build Your Own Firefox Extension (intermediate to advanced)

    If you want to build custom extensions for Firefox, then this is the book for you! Includes FREE CodeBurner tool!

The SitePoint Server-Side Library [top]

PHP (in order of skill level)

  1. Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP and MySQL 4th Edition. (beginner)

    The original SitePoint book that taught so many people how to get started with PHP. Currently in it's 3rd edition.

  2. No Nonsense XML Web Development With PHP (intermediate to advanced)

    A practical, project-driven approach to reading and writing XML in PHP.

  3. The PHP Anthology (intermediate to advanced)

    A comprehensive collection of PHP problems and solutions.

ASP.NET (in order of skill level)

  1. Build Your Own ASP.NET Website Using C# and VB.NET, 3rd Edition (beginner to intermediate)

    A gentle introduction to building web sites with ASP.NET 3.5.

  2. The ASP.NET 2.0 Anthology (intermediate to advanced)

    A comprehensive collection of ready-to-use ASP.NET solutions.

Ruby (in order of skill level)

  1. Simply Rails 2 (beginner to intermediate)

    Learn to build web applications with Ruby on Rails from scratch.

Other (in order of skill level)

  1. Run Your Own Web Server Using Linux & Apache (beginner to intermediate)

    Learn to install and perform system administration with Linux and Apache.

  2. Simply SQL (intermediate)

    Learn how to make the most of your data using best-practice SQL code.

The SitePoint Creative Library [top]

Design Principles (in order of skill level)

  1. Sexy Web Design Sexy Web Design (beginner to intermediate)

    Create your own visually stunning web sites.

  2. The Principles of Beautiful Web Design The Principles of Beautiful Web Design (beginner to intermediate)

    The best-selling guide to graphic design fundamentals for the rest of us.

Photoshop (in order of skill level)

  1. The Photoshop Anthology (beginner to advanced)

    A practical collection of Photoshop solutions to use on any web site.

The SitePoint Business Library [top]

Kits (in order of skill level)

  1. The Web Design Business Kit (beginner to advanced)

    The inspirational best-seller that has guided freelancers to success the world over.

  2. The Email Marketing Kit (beginner to advanced)

    The definitive guide to planning, creating and implementing email campaigns.

  3. The Usability Kit (beginner to advanced)

    Instructions and blueprints for performing usability analysis and testing.

  4. The Search Engine Marketing Kit (beginner to advanced)

    A complete manual for understanding online advertising, online marketing and SEO.

  5. The Web Site Revenue Maximizer (beginner to advanced)

    Find out how to create profitable content web sites.

Productivity (in order of skill level)

  1. Deliver First Class Web Sites: 101 Essential Checklists (beginner to intermediate)

    A diverse collection of checklists to help you create best-practice web sites.

  2. The Principles of Project Management (beginner to intermediate)

    An easy-to-read guide for web developers on how to successfully manage projects.

  3. The Principles Of Successful Freelancing (beginner to intermediate)

    This book leads you through the entire process, from getting started, through to winning and keeping loyal clients.

  4. Outsourcing Web Projects: 6 Steps to a Smarter Business (intermediate to advanced)

    Expert advice for freelancers looking to take on bigger projects.

Marketing (in order of skill level)

  1. Online Marketing Inside Out Online Marketing Inside Out (beginner to intermediate)

    Pulling together all the strands of an effective online marketing strategy.