I'm an New Media instructor, and I've been searching for a good book on which to base my lectures (and to suggest as a textbook for my students). For Web work, this is it! It's amazingly complete and very up-to-date, and the author's style and sense of humor make the material both informative and easy to read. I've recommended this book to many, many people, and will continue to do so. You want to own this one!