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Books about HyperText Markup Language (HTML)

There are many helpful books available in both bookstores and libraries. HTML has undergone many changes and developments over the years, so books will reflect which version of HTML they cover. The most current (and complex) version is HTML 4.0; however, for beginners any book that's readable and covers through HTML 3.2 should prove a good starting point for all but the most complex projects. Some of my favorite reference books:

Lemay, Laura. "Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML 3.2" SamsNet Publishing, 1996. An expanded hardcover edition of this excellent beginner's text, readable and enjoyable. It won't cover all of the latest HTML features, but will contain more than enough to get a novice started.

Lemay, Laura. "Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML 4.0 in a Week" SamsNet Publishing, 1997. One of Lemay's slightly more current books for beginners, covering through the beginnings of the current HTML 4.0 standards. Paperback, less expansive (and less expensive) than the above edition, this is another excellent choice for those new to HTML and web-design.

Musciano, Chuck and Bill Kennedy. "HTML: The Definitive Guide." O'Reilly & Associates, 1998. In the rapidly changing world of web-standards, I don't know that any text can truly claim to be 'definitive,' but this is a well-organized and fine reference for more advanced projects. Covers through the emerging standards for HTML 4.0.

Websites to help learn HyperText Markup Language (HTML)

Check out Joe Barta's "So, You Want to Make a Webpage" at http://junior.apk.net/~jbarta/tutor/makapage/index.html. This site is geared toward Windows and Netscape users, but there's still plenty of good information for users of other operating systems and browsers.

The HTML Reference Library at http://subnet.virtual-pc.com/~le387818/

The HTML Reference Library's Links to additional online resources at http://subnet.virtual-pc.com/~le387818/other.html

Or check out the vast listing of resources Yahoo lists under HTML Beginners' Guides.

Existing homepages of Music Educators and Performers

You can start by looking at websites of friends and colleagues, or looking at faculty webpages at colleges and universities. Below are a few links to start your search:

Opera Singers on the Web

Vocalisters' Pictures (and Links) Page

Classical Singer Magazine's Singers' Directory

Two of my own creations you are welcome to browse:

Sources for graphics

If you have access to a scanner, photographs and royalty-free pictures can easily be converted to a web-friendly format (usually "gif" or "jpeg.") Digital cameras and new photo-to-disk options can also help you get your own photographs online. Web-ready photos are also available freely from the Zett-Web Collection online.

There are also many ready-to-use sources for non-photo graphics on the Internet. Some favorites to get you started:

webGFX or cooltext.com will take your plain text and turn it into fancy graphics.

Iqauto is a new 3-D text renderer. As of this writing it was still in beta testing, but it worked fine for me.

Free-graphics.com has an extensive collection of free backgrounds and images.

Don't forget to check out the page of graphics links at The Freesite.

Sources for sound files

The Classical MIDI Archives

Klotsnet.com features MIDI files.

Laura's MIDI Heaven. Songs of every genre in MIDI format.

The freesite's listing of free sound sources, including MIDI, WAV, and MP3 formats.

Sources for webspace

Look in your local phonebook under "Internet Service Provider" or do a search on the internet.

You may also investigate the links to free webspace at the FreeSite. Just be sure to read all the fine print before you commit to a free website service!

Sources for webtools and web-services

If you're making or maintaining your own webpages, and are looking for inexpensive ways to add features, check out the webmasters' page at the freesite.com and the resources at bravenet.com

Of particular interest may be:

• links to visitor counters (don't forget to browse the Museum of Counter Art)

• free guestbooks

If you would prefer to have webpages created for you, you are invited to visit Dechance Studios Web Design.

Some of the above resources are brought to you in association with Amazon.com.

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