title: The Advanced HTML Companion, Second Edition
author:  Keith Schengili-Roberts 
description: Praise for the First Edition<br />"Keith makes difficult concepts clear with his erudite writing style. His monthly 'Weaving Your Own Web Site' series was one of the most popular that we have done in <i>The Computer Paper.&lt;$&gt;"<br />--Douglas Alder, Editor, THE COMPUTER PAPER<br />"Keith's 'Weaving Your Own Web Site' series was refreshing to read. Great for beginners, yet surprised old hats like me with some tips I didn't know! It's great to see he's poured his knowledge into a book."<br />--Kim Silk-Copeland, Internet Coordinator, THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL CANADA<br />"A remarkable ability to break complex tasks down into clear, logical steps characterizes Keith's writing. His [new] book promises to be not just 'one for the shelf' but rather 'one for the desk' -- complete with bookmarks, highlights, dog-ears and all the other signs of a book that is an essential, <i>ongoing&lt;$&gt; resource."<br />--Josephine Coombe, Vice President, VINOVICH INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING<br />"<b>The Advanced HTML Companion&lt;$&gt; will appeal to beginners looking for a good grounding in HTML, experts who need a complete and in-depth reference, and those who are simply looking to stay on the cutting edge of Web technologies."<br />--MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
  						    	
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  # CONTENTS
  
  
  [Chapter 1](part0003.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 2](part0004.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 3](part0005.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 4](part0006.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 5](part0007.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 6](part0008.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 7](part0009.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 8](part0010.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 9](part0011.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 10](part0012.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 11](part0013.html)
  
  
  [Excerpt from The One](part0014.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 1](part0015.html)
  
  
  [Chapter 2](part0016.html)
  
  
  [Back Ads](part0017.html)
  
  
  [About the Author](part0018.html)
  
  
  [Books by Kiera Cass](part0019.html)
  
  
  [Copyright](part0020.html)
  
  
  [About the Publisher](part0021.html)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # [CHAPTER 1](part0002.html#Chapter_1)
  
  
  “WAKE UP, LEGER.”
  
  
  “Day off,” I mumbled, pulling the blanket over my head.
  
  
  “No one’s off today. Get up, and I’ll explain.”
  
  
  I sighed. I was normally excited to get to work. The routine, the discipline,
  the sense of accomplishment at the end of the day: I loved it all. Today was a
  different s