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During a recent expansion and revalidation, this library page
has combined the original Webmastering and Web Links
library pages.

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On this library shelf, you'll find lots of info on first getting started
exploring the internet. Up through the fancy tools you'll need to
create and maintain your own professional or personal web site.

Most library files require an Adobe Acrobat 4.0  plug in for online
viewing.  Offline, these may be accessed by an Acrobat Reader or
an eBook Reader or any other .PDF accepting program.

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   A Newbie's Intro to the Web NEWBIE.PDF #66
       A Beginner's intro tutorial to the world wide web. Features & services
     Understanding URL's. Finding an ISP. Hardware & Software comm.
     Useful sites. Some cautions. Becoming an Alpha Geek..            06/06

Click here for the Webmastering library.
Click here for the Auction Help
library.

Click here for the GuruGram 66 source code.
Click here to Contact the Author
directly.

    PS Web Validation Utilities PSXHTML1.PDF #102
     Getting older websites HTML4 or XHTML compatible can be a
     very painful process. These utilities greatly ease ampersand
     conversion, JavaScript repair, and page updates
.              11/09

Click here to reach the PostScript library..
Click here for the PS Gonao Utilities..

Click here for the GuruGram 102 source code.
Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   A Revised Bitmap Typewriter BMFAUTO1.PDF #53
     A major overhaul of our previous utilities that generate ultra legible
     small forts for bitmap image retouch
and other superlegibility apps.
     Fonts are now internally autogenerated on the fly.              rev 05/08

Click here for the Bitmap Typewriter utility.
Click here for the PostScript
library.

Click for the BMFAUTO1.PSL source code.

Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   Exploring the .BMP data format EXPBMP.PDF #14
     The .BMP data format is essential any time you are post-processing
     any image. Here is a tutorial review and a bunch of utilities that let
     you dramatically improve your images
.                                             5/03

Click here for the Gonzo utilities.
Click here for a Sample Demo.
Click here for more BMP Manipulation help.

Click here for the
EXPBMP.PSL sourcecode.
Click here to Contact the Author directly

    Using Distiller to run PostScript! DISTLANG.PDF #29
       Acrobat Distiller makes a superb host based PostScript computer!
       Greatly expanded tutorial and update of DISTLANG.HTML reveals
       the key concepts and insider tricks involved.                             12/07

Click here for the PostScript library.
Click for the older DISTLANG.HTML tutorial
.

Click here for additional Consulting services.
Click here for the
DISTLANG.PSL source code.
Click here to Contact the Author
directly.

   Pixel Interpolation Algorithms PIXINTPL.PDF #83
       A review of popular pixel interpolation schemes including Bilinear,
     Nearest Neighbor, Bilinear with lookup, Modified 3x3, and Bicubic.
     Includes detailed bicubic math derivation. .                                    11/07

Click here for the Pixel Interpolation utility.
Click here for the Pixel Interpolation
demo..

Click here for the PostScript library.
Click here for the GuruGram 83
source code.
Click here to Contact the Author
directly.

   2-Way linking of HTML & PDF TWOWAYLK.PDF #81
       Update of older tutorial reviews how to do two way linking of
     HTML files and Acrobat PDF files
. Based on using HTML anchors
     and Acrobat named destinations.                                                        10/07

Run the older Two way linking demo.
Click here for the Acrobat
library.

Click here for the GuruGram 81
source code.
Click here to Contact the Author
directly.

   Gonzo PostScript Utilities Guide GONZOTUT.PDF #79
       The long overdue tutorial and directory to my Gonzo utilities. These
     are a combined PS pagemaking and illustration package that features
     super quality text justification, electronic schematics, more.         08/07

Click here for the Gonzo PostScript utilities.
Click here for the PostScript
library.

Click here for the GuruGram 79
source code.
Click here to Contact the Author
directly.

   Image Post Processing Tools POSTPROC.PDF #88
     A tutorial review of all of our post processing and bitmap
     manipulation current tools.
Includes details of key variables
    and proc use details.                                                                            03/08

Click here for the GuruGram 88 source code.
Click here to Contact the Author directly

   Auto-Tracking PDF web links AUTOURL.PDF
      Sourcecode and insider secrets for automatically repositioning
     Acrobat url links.
These can be data base entered and are totally
     source document controlled. They move correctly upon editing.

Click here for additional PostScript help.
Click here for more Acrobat PDF assistance.
Click here for email contact or feedback.

   Acrobat PDF Post Doc Editing PDFEDIT1.PDF #75
       A tutorial on PostScript based utilities and tools that let you edit
     existing Acrobat .pdf" files
. Edited files can often be ridiculously
     shorter and faster running and offer other capabilities.                   07/07

Click here for the PostScript library.
Click here for the Acrobat
library.

Click here for the GuruGram 75
source code.
Click here to Contact the Author directly.

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    Resource Bin #78 RESBN78.PDF   (July 1998 )
       
How to start your own web page. Sneaking up on it. Finding
       
an ISP. Creating the pages. Promoting your Site. Search engines
       
and registration details. Printed resources. For more help.

Click here for more Resource Bin tutorials.

    Blatant Opportunist #41 WEAVEWEB.PDF
     
Secrets of webmastering in this weaving a tangled web tutorial.
      
Content, profit, promotion, "demand pull" advertising, speed,
      
glitz, avoiding HTML, log files, hits, Kaizen.

Click here for more Blatant Opportunist tutorials.

   Extreme Display Legibility Secrets LEGIBLE1.PDF #50
        A tutorial that shows you how to gain screen legibility that is better
     than the printed page!
Subpixel direct digital display addressing, true
     post anti-aliasing, authoring schemes for improved legibility...      05/05

Click here for the PostScript library.
Click hereto reach the Acrobat
library.

Click for the LEGIBLE1.PSL source code.

Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   Blatant Opportunist #62  BOUNCY.PDF
      A tutorial on Bouncy Bricks and related web page insider secrets.
      
Meta tags. Safe colors. Onsite searches. ASP files. Includes. Banner
     
rotations. JavaScript. Bouncy buttons & bricks. Fast nav. more...

Click here for more Blatant Opportunist tutorials.

   Blatant Opportunist #56 FUNDWEB.PDF
      Secrets of Funding your Personal Web Site. Be worthy of funding.
     
Three tier sales. Banners. Other ads. Hard copy & CD's. Consulting.
     
Referrals. Community listings. Syndication. Site design., more...

Click here for more Blatant Opportunist tutorials.

   Resource Bin #85  RESBN85.PDF (February 1999 )
     Another look at some favorite web sites. Questlink. Hotbot. Books.
     
Oxbridge media finder. Military surplus web sites. Maps and aerial
      
photos. Patents. Bee's favorites. A few more. ISMM III Contest.

Click here for more Resource Bin tutorials.

   Resource Bin #71 RESBN71.PDF ( December 1997 )
     My secrets of web based research. Search engines. Ezines,
     
newsgroups, and newsletters, Finding people. Basic research tools.
     
Investments, jobs, medicine,, Acrobat, PIC, pseudoscience, more.

Click here for our Web Related Links page.

    Blatant Opportunist #51  BWHISTLE.PDF
      Adding Website Bells and Whistles. Tables. Acrobat. Byterange.
     
Last loading banners. Searches. Fast nav. e-commerce. What's New?
     
Bookstore Kaizan. Referral logs. Redirects. Roller mice. Link patrols.

Click here for InfoPack resource solutions.

   Blatant Opportunist #57  IMAGIMAG.PDF
      A scanner makes a ridiculously better digital camera than digital
      
camera does. Here's Don's insider secrets on propping, scanning,
     
enhancement, and conversion of digital images.

Click here for more Blatant Opportunist tutorials.

   Website Video Wipes & Fades FADEWIPE.PDF #21
     Brief tutorial reviews the Windows RevealTrans operator and
    shows how to access a library of 24 wipe, fade, and dissolve screen
     effects. Accessible from newer browsers and many other programs.

Click here for FADEWIPE.PSL sourcecode.
Click here to reach the Catpain Video
library.
Click here to reach the GuruGram library.

 Blatant Opportunist #59  WEBIMAGE.PDF 
     
Don looks at web imaging secrets. New "scanner" method. Image
     
data formats. Bitmaps, GIF, JPEG, Acrobat. Getting your image on the
     
web. Some eBay specifics. Image prep secrets. Editing methods.

Click here for our Surplus Bargains pages.

   Blatant Opportunist #46 BANNYEAR.PDF
      
Insider banner advertising secrets. Opportunities. The downside.
     
Creating a banner. Measuring response. Using log files. Redirection.
      
Payment options. Some hints. Additional help

Click here for Patent Avoidance info

   Blatant Opportunist #60  EBAYPHEN.PDF 
     The eBay Phenonomen opens up new possible revenue streams.
      
Intro. Photos and art images. Promoting the goodies. Mining the
      
seconds. Some secret guidelines. For more help.

Click here for Live Auction bargains.

  Blatant Opportunist #34  ACROCAT.PDF 
     
An Adobe Acrobat tutorial that shows how to upgrade existing
     
printed catalogs into interactive online net marketing tools. Has
     
been revised to include Acrobat 3.0 capabilities.

Click for Auctions & Surplus library page.

   Blatant Opportunist #55 EMAILETI.PDF 
     
Some Eminently Effective Email Etiquette Avoiding addiction. Keep
     
messages short. Proof carefully. Watch humor. Age responses. No
     
spam. Shopping carts. Regions. Stalking the emailee. Tips. More...

Click here for InfoPack resource solutions.

    Blatant Opportunist #58 STEZINE.PDF
       Some thoughts on ezines. Benefits to advertiser, reader, author, and
       
publisher. Dynabooks and the straw man. Subpixel tricks. "wag the
       
dog" survival strategies. Getting paid. For more assistance.

Click here for more Blatant Opportunist tutorials.

   Blatant Opportunist #48 INFOPACK.PDF
     Don's secrets of "Cash and Carry Consulting". InfoPack
    
concepts. Efficiency. Putting the Info into the Pack. Some
     
mechanics. For more help. Extensive web hot links.

Click here to become a Banner Advertiser

   Tech Musings #116 MUSE116.PDF (September 1997 )
      Reading web site log files. New self-calibrating op amp. Hand
      
bookbinding resources. Interpreting HTML error codes. Making
      l
ow level measurements. Source for wood microveneers.

Click here for more Tech Musings tutorials.

    Tech Musings #124 MUSE124.PDF ( May 1998 )
      How to bash pseudoscience. Some wind energy resources.
      
New white LED caving lamp. ExtraOrdinary Science conference
      
papers. Reading web site extended referral logs. Free samples.

Click here for our Surplus Bargains pages.

   PostScript "Web Friendly" colors WEBCOLOR.PS
      Tutorial, utilities and demo show you how to do 215 "web friendly"
      
and simply numbered PostScript colors. Read first in editor or wp
      
then send to Acrobat Distiller..

Click here for Web Friendly Colors PDF demo.

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   Logfile Reader & eBay Analyzer ANALOGEB.PDF #28
     Tutorial shows how to use new web logfile analysis utilities that
     include automatic eBay hit reports, eBay image theft detection, plus
     detailed individual visitor logs. Totally customizable.

Click for the Web Logfile Analyzer utility.
Click for a Web Logfile Analyzer output demo
.
Click for a Web Logfile Analyzer input workfile
.
Click here for additional GuruGrams
.

Click here for additional eBay help.
Click here for the ANALOGEB.PSL source code.
Click here for additional Consulting services.
Click here to Contact the Author
directly.
.

   Monthly Logfile Stats Addition HISTOLOG.PDF #36
      Some expansions and add-ons to our custom Log File Reader
      that gives you trailing monthly stats, anong with most popular
      long term files, errors, and referrals.

Click for the original Log File Reader tutorial.
Click here for the
HISTOLOG.PSL source code.
Click here for the Auction Help library.

   Adding Flashing Text to Acrobat PDFFLASH.PDF #48
     A tutorial and set of utilities that let you add flashing text to Adobe
     Acrobat.
Process is fast and simple when using JavaScript over
     Acrobat. Included example flashes the tutorial title.                      03/05

Click here for the PostScript library.
Click here to reach the Acrobat
library.

Click for the PDFFLASH1.PSL source code.

Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   Acrobat .pdf" Content Extractor EXTRACT1.PDF #46
       A tutorial and set of utilities that let you extract text, url's, and other
     content from an Acrobat .pdf" file
. Also includes very useful word
     frequency analysis utilities. Requires uncompressed .pdf" files.   03/05

Click here for the PostScript library.
Click hereto reach the Acrobat library.
Click for the VIEWPDF1.psl" utility.
Click for Win UncompressPDF.API plugin.

Click for the EXTRACT1.PSL source code.
Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   False Color & Rainbow Mods FALSECLR.PDF #82
       Tutorial and sourcecode shows how to improvea false color and
     rainbow effects by equalizing saturation and modifying hues.
     Includes table lookups exportable to most any language.          11/07

   Acrobat "Galley Slave" GALLERY.PDF
      Sourcecode and insider secrets for PDF thumbnail gallery
     generation.
The many advantages over HTML include data base
     sourcing, single file delivery and fast images.

Click here for additional PostScript help.
Click here for more Acrobat PDF assistance.
Click here to view our eBay live auctions.

   Image Keystone Correction Ap KEYCOR01.PDF #55
      An update and revision on our older swings and tilts utility that offers
    easier data entry, less trial and error, internal punchthru elimination
    and other advanced features.                                                                07/05

Click here for the Keystone Corrector utility.
Click for the KEYCOR01.PSL source code.

Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   Inverse Graphics Transforms INVEGRAF.PDF #85
        When modifying graphics images, an inverse or "comes from"
     transform
may be needed instead of the usual "goes to" Tutorial and

     examples show some of the math techniques involved.                 12/07

Click here for a Nonlinear Graphics tutorial.
Click here to Contact the Author directly.

Click here for the GuruGram 85 source code.
Click here for the PostScript library.

   Real Time Acrobat Animation PDFANIM.PDF #47
       A tutorial and set of utilities that let you do real time Adobe Acrobat
     animation
using surprisingly compact files and easy commands. The
     specific example is of a Three Phase Power Simulation.              03/05

Click for the Three Phase Power animation example.
Click for the Rebounding EM theory tutorial.
Click here for the PostScript
library.

Click hereto reach the Acrobat
library
Click for the PDFAMIN.PSL source code.
Click here to Contact the Author directly

   Gonzo PS Powerpoint Emulator GONZOPOW.PDF #20
     Converting PowerPoint slides for .pdf" web presentation presents all
     sorts of problems that are completely eliminated by using this direct
     raw PostScript slide show emulator. Uses Gonzo utilities.                9/05

Click here to for the MSINTRO1.PDF demo.
Click here to for the DELTAMS1.PDF
demo.
Click here for the
MSINTRO1.PSL sourcecode.

Click here for
GONZOPOW.psl" source code.
Click here to reach the PostScript
library.
Click here to Contact the Author directly .

   Dodge & Burn Tutorial & Utility DODGEBUR.PDF #17
       A tutorial on our DODBUR01.psl" utility that gives all sorts of
     image improvement corrections to .BMP images. includes dodges,
     burns, hue & saturation, vignettes, chroma, masking, more...         5/03

Click here for the DODBUR01.PSL utility.
Click here for the
DODGEBUR.PSL sourcecode.

Click here for the Gonzo utilities.
Click here to Contact the Author directly

   PS Runtime Speedup Techniques SPEEDUP2.PDF #16
     Tutorial and guidelines shows you how to speedup the
     runtime of your PostScript-as-Language routines
. Includes
     stopwatch measurement tools, table lookups, more.                       3/03

Click here to reach the PostScript library.
Click here to reach the Acrobat
library.

Click here for the
SPEEDUP2.PSL sourcecode.
Click here to Contact the Author directly

   Digital Camera Swings & Tilts SWINGTLT.PDF #15
     A tutorial on our SWINGT01.psl" utility that provides image
     rectification and distortion correction
for 24-bit uncompressed
    .BMP image files. Makes your vertical edges truly vertical.             3/03

Click here for the SWINGT01.PSL sourcecode.
Click here for the SWINGTLT.PSL sourcecode.
Click here for the Gonzo utilities.

Click here for the Before .BMP test file.
Click here for the Before .JPG example.
Click here for the After .JPG example.

Click here to Contact the Author directly

   Getting banner ads to download last BANNLAST.HTML
   
  How to alter the sequence in which HTML displays file items. Three
     
useful ploys include minimizing banner file sizes, using the LOWSRC
     
operator and preloading 1x1 pixel images. Tutorial and examples.

Click here for Product Development tutorials.

   Word Frequency Analysis WORDFRQ.PDF #45
     A tutorial and set of utilities for word frequency analysis. Used
     to improve author writing quality, to extract keywords from web
     pages, to generate indexes, or evaluate reading grade levels.    02/05

Click here for the PostScript library.
Click for the WORDFRQ1.PSL utility
.

Click here for the
WORDFREQ.PSL source code.
Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   Website Video Wipes & Fades FADEWIPE.PDF #21
     Brief tutorial reviews the Windows RevealTrans operator and
    shows how to access a library of 24 wipe, fade, and dissolve screen
    effects. Accessible from newer browsers and other programs.        6/03

Click here to reach the Captain Video library.
Click here to reach the Webmastering library.

Click here for
FADEWIPE.PSL sourcecode.
Click here to Contact the Author directly .

   High Legibility Fonts Tutorial BMFONTS.PDF #37
         Shows how to use the ultra legible precision bitmapped fonts
      along with their file formats and generation and placement utilities.
      Quitey useful for improving lettering on eBay photo images.     05/04

Click to reach the Bitmap Fonts repository.
Click here for the
Bitmap Typewriter utility.
Click to reach the Fonts & Images
library.

Click here for the BMFONTS.PSL sourcecode.
Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   PS Array to Image Conversion PSAR2IMG.PDF #42
     Extensive graphics calculations involving arrays in the PostScript
     language can be converted to compact and fast executing standard
     images
by using these obscure and little known techniques.   11/05 

Click here for the PostScript library.
Click here for the Original Slower demo.
Click for the PS Array to Image utility.


Click here for the
PSAR2IMG.PSL source code.
Click here to Contact the Author directly.

   Fancy .JPG to .pdf" Conversions JPG2PDF.PDF #23
     A tutorial and code analysis of converting .JPG images into
     PostScript or Acrobat PDF pages
. Includes automatic position
     tracking, simple post editing, and auto-URL expansion linking      7/03

Click here for the EBAYFOTO.PDF demo.
Click here for the Son of eBay Secrets tutorial.
Click here to reach the Acrobat library.
Click here to reach the PostScript library.

Click here for JPG2PDFPSL sourcecode.
Click here to Contact the Author directly

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    Acrobat url Extractor/Tester GRABURLS.PSL 
   
   Utility extracts PDFmark url links from any Acrobat file. Use for
      
proofing & link testing. Read in wp or editor, change filename, then
      
send to Acrobat Distiller. Output appears in separate HTML file.
    Tech Musings #147 MUSE147.PDF ( April 2000 )
      
A look at pendulum accelerometers. Servo and feedback books. PS
     
 Log file 404 error extractor. Listening in on bat navigation. Using
      
synchros and seslyns. USB Complete book. More...

Click here for Live Auction bargains.

    PS Referral Log Extractor GRABREFS.PSL   
      PostScript-as-language utility reads a log file, then extracts only
     
offsite and non-search-query referrals. View in editor, modify and
      
then send to Acrobat Distiller or GhostScript.

Click here for InfoPack resource solutions.

    PS Referral Log Query Extractor GRABSRCH.PS 
   
   PostScript-as-language utility reads a log file, then extracts only
      
referring reasearch engine query terms. View in editor, modify, and
     
then send to Acrobat Distiller or GhostScript.

Click here for Blatant Opportunist tutorials.

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These are older files keep primarily for historical record. Check the
newer sections for improvements and updates.

    Resource Bin #55 RESBN55.PDF ( August 1996 )
      
How to explore the web for the first time. How to get
      
Netscape Gold and Acrobat Amber. Getting email. Surfing
     
and hypersurfing. Gateways. Searching for useful sites.

Click here for more Resource Bin tutorials.

    Resource Bin #56 RESBN56.PDF ( September 1996 )
 
      How to start your own web page. The Internic registration. Why
       
HTML must be avoided. Template & layout sources. Speedup secrets.
       
Importance of Acrobat. Promoting your site. Showing a profit.

Click here for our Surplus Bargains pages.

    Blatant Opportunist #47 TRIMODE.PDF 
 
      Guidelines for tri-mode publishing. Advantages of electrons
       
and plastic over paper. Use Acrobat. Optimize for PostScript.
       
Colorize. Link up. Provide search options. Optimize web viewing.

Click here for more Blatant Opportunist tutorials.

    Tech Musings #100 MUSE100.PDF ( May 1996 )
      
 Internet magazine resources; understanding power factor;
       
Antigravity and magnetic levitation; Bargain power module
       
sources; your personal web page; more.

Click here for Live Auction bargains.

    Resource Bin #53 RESBN53.PDF ( June 1996 )
    
  Exploring fundamental information distribution tools. With
      
strong tutorial emphasis on Adobe Acrobat, PostScript, Acrobat
      
precedents and multiple master typefaces.

Click here for our Surplus Bargains pages.

   NetScape & Acrobat Full Screens  FULLSCRN.HTML
     
Getting Acrobat's wonderful full screen displays out of Netscape
     
4.1 seems tricky. There are three Netscape modes: Default, plugin,
     
and helper. Each with problems. Tutorial reviews options.

Click for our Pseudoscience Bashing library page.

  Books: .
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Acrobat PDF& PostScript:

Acrobat Reference Manual (the PEWTER book)
Acrobat 5 PDF Bible ( Ted Padova )
Adobe Acrobat 5 PDF for Dummies ( Greg Harvey )
Adobe Acrobat 5: The Professional User's Guide ( DonnaBaker )
Double Trouble (PDF and Palm Pilot formats) ( Betty Sullivan )
From Paper to Web: Making Information... (Tony McKinley)
Internet Publishing with Acrobat (Gordon Kent)
PDF Bible: The Complete Guide... (Mark Witkowski)
PDF Printing and Workflow ( Frank Romano )
PDF with Acrobat 5: Visual QuickStart Guide ( Jennifer Alspach )
PDF Printing & Publishing (Mattias Andersson)
PostScript & Acrobat PDF Applications... (Thomas Mertz)
PostScript & Acrobat PDF Bible (Thomas Mertz)
Real World PDF with Adobe Acrobat 5 ( Anita Dennis )
Teach Yourself Visually Adobe Acrobat 5 Pdf ( Ted Padova )
Web Publishing With Acrobat PDF (Thomas Mertz)
Web Publishing With Adobe Acrobat (Bruce Page)

PostScript by Example (the MAROON book)
PostScript Reference Manual (the RED book)
PostScript Tutorial & Cookbook (the BLUE book)

ASP Active Server Pages:

Active Server Pages for Dummies  (Bill Hatfield)
ASP 3.0 Beginner's Guide (Dave Mercer )
ASP Developer's Guide (Greg Buczek)
ASP Fast & Easy Web Devleopment (Michael D. Thomasson)
ASP Internals (Jon Flanders)
ASP Programmer's Reference (Dan Denault)
Beginning ASP Databases (John Kaufman)
Beginning Components for ASP (Richard Anderson)
Beginning eCommerce with Visual Basic (Matthew Reynolds)
Debugging ASP (Derek Ferguson)
Designing Active Server Pages (Scott Mitchell )
Developing ASP Components (Shelley Powers)
Essential ASP for Web Developers (Elijah Lovejoyo)
Instant ASP Components (Greg Buczek)
Mastering Acrive Server Pages III (Russell Jones)
Professional Active Server Pages (Alex Homer)
Professional ASP Web Techniques (Alex Homer)
Professional ASP XML (Bill Kropog)
Teach Yourself eCommerce Programming (Stephen Walther)
Teach Yourself ASP Web Development (Wille)
Visual Basic Developer's Guide to ASP (Russell Jones)

HTML:

Advanced HTML Companion (K. Schengil-Roberts)
Beginner's Guide to HTML (Jennifer Niederst)
Creative HTML Design (Lynda Weinman)
Dynamic HTML Fast (Danny Goodman)
Essential HTML Fast (Duncan Reed)
HTML Beginner's Guide (Wendy Willard )
HTML Complete Reference (Thomas Powell )
HTML: Definitive Guide (Chuck Musciano)
HTML for Dummies ( Ed Titel ))
HTML 4 for the Web Visual Quickstart (Elizabeth Castro)
HTML 4.0 Sourcebook  (Ian Graham)
HTML 4 for Dummies (Ed Tittel)
Teach Yourself HTML in 10 Minutes  (Tim Evans)
Using HTML 4.0 ;(Lee Ann Phillips)

JavaScript:

Beginning JavaScript ( Paul Winton )
Instant JavaScript ( Martin Webb )
Introductory JavaScript ( H. Gosselin )
JavaScript Application Cookbook ( Jerry Bradenbaugh )
JavaScript: A Beginner's Guide ( John Pollack )
JavaScript Bible ( Danny Goodman )
JavaScript: The Definitive Guide ( David Flanagan )
JavaScript for Dummies (Emily Veer)
JavaScript Goodies ( Joe Burns )
JavaScript Objects ( Tom Meyers )
JavaScript Pocket Reference ( David Flanagan )
JavaScript Programmer's Reference ( Cliff Wootton )
JavaScript for the World Wide Web ( Tom Negrino )
JavaScript Unleashed ( Allen Wyke )
Pure JavaScript ( Allen Wyke )
Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript ( Michael Moncur )
Server Side JavaScript ( Robert Husted )

Home Page Creation:

Create Your First Web Page in a Weekend (S. Callihan)
Creating Cool HTML Web Pages (Dave Taylor)
Creating Web Pages for Dummies (Doug Lowe)
Effective Web Design (Ann Navarro)
Everything Build Your Own Home Page (Mark Binder)
Fastread Build a Home Page (Fastread)
Home Page Improvements (Elizabeth Parker)
Home Sweet Home Page (Robin Williams)
Introduction to Web Page Design (Christopher Lampton)
The Non-Designer's Web Book (Robin Williams)
Poor Richard's Web Site (Peter Kent)
Quickstart Guide to Windows Page Mill 2 (Maria Langer)
Teach Yourself to Create a Home Page  (Roger Cadenhead)
Web Design Studio Secrets (Deke McClelland)
Web Pages that Suck (Vincent Flanders)
Web Site Engineering (Thomas Powell)

Webmastering:

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Here's my selection of currently useful search engines...

100.com
A9.com
All Web
Alta Vista
Blog Search
Deja News
Dog Pile
Froogle
Google
Hotbot
Jeeves
Lycos
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Scholar
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  Searchpurpose
Wayback
Webcrawler
Yahoo 
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Plus a few other webmastering links...

   Domain Information from INTERNIC.NET
     
Public information regarding internet name registration services.
    alphabetical, by location, or services provided.

   Website Directory WHOIS
     
Master listing shows who owns what website, where they are
    located, and which URL's remain available.

   Website Validator  W3C MARKUP
     
  Because of rule changes, older websites are almost certainly
     no longer compatible. This is a powerful & convenient validator.

   URL Tester W3C LINK CHECKER
   
  Tests most, but not all, links on any web page. Some manual
    intervention is usually needed.

   The Wayback Machine at ARCHIVE.ORG
   
  A historical repository of dead or dark websites. Also shows
    the progression ( or lack thereof! ) of live sites through time.

   Vunerability tester at SHIELDS UP
   
  Tests websites for how open their ports are, their file sharing
.   abilities, and the general site "stealthiness".

   Directory of ISP's at THE LIST
   
  Find internet service providers by price, location, services
    offered, much more.


And some other useful web tools...

  National Zipcode Directory at USPS.COM
   
  Search by zip number, state, address
, or even all cities that lie
    within a given zip code.


  Newspapers, Radio, & TV at USNPL
   
  State by state guide to most media sources. acturer, searchible
    by name, trademark, product, or region. Restaurants even
.


  Master Online Encyclopedia at WIKIPEDIA
   
  Amazing breadth and depth of most any topic. Your gateway
    to nearly anything.


  Instant Technical Papers at WESRCH
   
  Many thousands of technical and tutorial papers whose quality
    completely blows away many peer reviewed traditional pubs.


  Newspapers by Circulation at MONDO NEWSPAPERS
   
  Lets you find out which ad and classifieds are the most useful.
    Particularly useful for industrial distress auctions.

Click here for more Auction Help.
Click here for a custom Reional Auction Finder.

  Find Phone Numbers via SWITCHBOARD.COM
   
   Business or personal phone numbers. Also reverse lookup and
     searches by distance, category, location, or name.


  Phrase Generator at QUICK PHRASE
   
  Incredibly useful sharewaretyping tool dramatically simplifies website
    maintenence and eBay com.


  eZine list from EZINE DIRECTORYZines and blogs,  
   alphabetically and by subject..


  Who makes what at THOMAS REGISTRY
   
  Leading directory of most any US manufacturer, searchible
    by name, trademark, product, or region.


   Electronic Component Finder at OEM'S TRADE
   
  Instantly find the cost, popularity, and availability of most
    any electronic component, new or legacy.

Many more links can be found here.

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