Laying the foundation for a solid understanding of web design, this book weaves together industry best practices and standards-based design techniques. It is built on practical examples and short exercises crafted to help readers learn quickly and retain information.Created by the education luminaries who brought you the revolutionary InterACT curriculum (http://interact.webstandards.org) and the Opera Web Standards Curriculum (http://opera.com/wsc), and the experts behind The Web Standards Project (http://webstandards.org), this book is the definitive source for learning the basics of web design. The emphasis on practical and proven techniques makes it the go-to guide that every aspiring web professional needs to succeed in their career."The Web represents the leading edge of 21st century publishing, communications, and application design. Unfortunately, web education is still in the dark ages. InterACT with Web Standards presents a badly needed course correction. Armed with this book, educators can better serve tomorrow's web designers, and through them, millions of users."---Jeffrey Zeldman, author, Designing with Web Standards 3rd Edition"Employers like me are constantly looking for fresh web design talent. But young people entering the market with the right skill set---whether formally trained or self-taught---are few and far between. InterACT with Web Standards is the right way for educators to prepare their students for today's workplace."---Paul Boag, boagworld.com and Creative Director, Headscape Read Less