Cascading Styles Sheets are used to format the text on a web page. Listed below are websites and books that will help you gain an understanding of CSS and how to use it.

BonRouge

Tutorials aimed at beginners. Good information here.

CSS Tutorial

A good source for CSS Tutorials and Examples

CSS2 Reference

A good reference for CSS Properties, includes information on browser support.

The W3C CSS Validation Service

Use this site to validate your CSS. It often helps solve unexplainable problems.

Sams Teach Yourself CSS in 24 Hours by Kynn Bartlett

This is a good introductory book to give a basic understanding of Cascading Style Sheets

Cascading Style Sheets: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition by Eric A. Meyer

Eric Meyer is regarded by many as the most experienced and innovative CSS master working today.

Eric Meyer on CSS: Mastering the Language of Web Design by Eric A. Meyer

Eric walks you through thirteen CSS projects.

More Eric Meyer on CSS by Eric A. Meyer

More Projects from Eric Meyer

The CSS Anthology : 101 Essential Tips, Tricks, and Hacks by Rachel Andrew

This is another good book with practical solutions for CSS issues.

css Zen Garden: The Beauty in CSS Design

This is a demonstration of what can be accomplished visually through CSS-based design. This is an ongoing project where Web Designers style the same page using only CSS. The HTML remains the same for all versions. When I first looked at this site, I was amazed at the many different looks that can be created. I found it to be a source of inspiration

The Zen of CSS Design : Visual Enlightenment for the Web by Dave Shea, Molly E. Holzschlag

This is the companion book for the CSS Zen Garden. The book goes into detail of the workings of 36 of the most inspiring designs in the Zen Garden.

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