Praise for other Head First books
“Another nice thing about Head First Java, Second Edition, is that it whets the appetite for more. With
later coverage of more advanced topics such as Swing and RMI, you just can’t wait to dive into those
APIs and code that flawless, 100,000‑line program on java.net that will bring you fame and venture‑
capital fortune. There’s also a great deal of material, and even some best practices, on networking and
threads—my own weak spot. In this case, I couldn’t help but crack up a little when the authors use
a 1950s telephone operator—yeah, you got it, that lady with a beehive hairdo that manually hooks in
patch lines—as an analogy for TCP/IP ports…you really should go to the bookstore and thumb through
Head First Java, Second Edition. Even if you already know Java, you may pick up a thing or two. And if
not, just thumbing through the pages is a great deal of fun.”
— Robert Eckstein, Java.sun.com
“Of course it’s not the range of material that makes Head First Java stand out, it’s the style and approach.
This book is about as far removed from a computer science textbook or technical manual as you can get.
The use of cartoons, quizzes, fridge magnets (yep, fridge magnets…). And, in place of the usual kind of
reader exercises, you are asked to pretend to be the compiler and compile the code, or perhaps to piece
some code together by filling in the blanks or…you get the picture.… The first edition of this book was
one of our recommended titles for those new to Java and objects. This new edition doesn’t disappoint
and rightfully steps into the shoes of its predecessor. If you are one of those people who falls asleep with
a traditional computer book, then this one is likely to keep you awake and learning.”
— TechBookReport.com
“Head First Web Design is your ticket to mastering all of these complex topics, and understanding what’s
really going on in the world of web design.… If you have not been baptized by fire in using something
as involved as Dreamweaver, then this book will be a great way to learn good web design. ”
— Robert Pritchett, MacCompanion
“Is it possible to learn real web design from a book format? Head First Web Design is the key to designing
user‑friendly sites, from customer requirements to hand‑drawn storyboards to online sites that work
well. What sets this apart from other ‘how to build a website’ books is that it uses the latest research
in cognitive science and learning to provide a visual learning experience rich in images and designed
for how the brain works and learns best. The result is a powerful tribute to web design basics that any
general‑interest computer library will find an important key to success.”
— Diane C. Donovan, California Bookwatch: The Computer Shelf
“I definitely recommend Head First Web Design to all of my fellow programmers who want to get a grip on
the more artistic side of the business. ”
— Claron Twitchell, UJUG
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