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Theme Tumblr Like a Pro: New Rockable Book

Theme Tumblr Like a Pro: New Rockable Book

on Sep 15th 2010 with 19 comments

As Tumblr continues its path toward domination, I was shocked to find that there isn’t a single Tumblr book available anywhere…until now! Tumblr is fantastically intuitive, however, there’s a great deal of power available to you — if you learn how to harness it! That’s my goal in this new Rockable Press book + companion screencasts: teach you how to be a Tumblr pro! Along the way, we’ll learn how to create customization options, work with the Tumblr API, allow for added functionality, and a plethora of other awesome things!

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Photoshop to HTML: Slice your Designs Like a Pro

Photoshop to HTML: Slice your Designs Like a Pro

on Apr 22nd 2010 with 118 comments

Hey, everyone! I have some exciting news (at least for me)! Late last year, I was asked to prepare a book and video series that covers exactly how to convert PSDs into standards-compliant HTML/CSS websites. This is what web designers do day-in and day-out. I’m proud to announce that it’s now been released by Rockable Press! So, if you’re at the point in your learning where this might be helpful, please do read on and consider checking it out.

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WordPress 2.7 Cookbook

    WordPress 2.7 Cookbook + Free E-Books!

    on Dec 5th 2009 with 294 comments

    Packt Publishing recently sent me a review copy of “WordPress 2.7 Cookbook.” I’m a huge fan of the cookbook line; they’re similar to a huge string of quick tips. So if you don’t have time to read for an hour straight, you can always pick up a web dev cookbook and learn a few neat techniques within minutes.

    WordPress 2.7 Cookbook is no different, and though it’s more of a quick reference book, rather than one that you would traditionally read front-to-back, I still found myself devouring the pages within a day or so.

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    Review of jQuery Enlightenment

    Review of jQuery Enlightenment – and Free Copies!

    on Nov 13th 2009 with 1,062 comments

    jQuery Enlightenment, by Cody Lindley, is a breath of fresh air when it comes to e-books. It’s written by a jQuery team member, each code snippet includes a link to JSBin for live previewing, and – most importantly – there’s no fluff. Ultimately, this means that you’ll learn faster, and more thoroughly.

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    Sexy Web Design

    Friday Freebies: “Sexy Web Design”

    on Apr 3rd 2009 with 874 comments

    This week, I have five copies of “Sexy Web Design” to raffle off, courtesy of SitePoint! Written by Elliot Jay Stock, this beautifully laid out guide will teach you how to create stunning web designs.

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