READING RESOURCES               BOOKS ON DESIGN AND USABILITY 1. Websites That Work - Roger Black Put aside his ego-boosting comments, sort through the overabundance of unnecessary graphics, ignore the shameless plugs for his web company, and you've still got a great resource on web design and usability. 2. Don't Make Me Think - Steve Krug A no-nonsensical look at usability on the web. Breaks down the complexities and reveals the simplicities that lead to a successful web site. 3. Design Vignelli - Massimo Vignelli A master of classic and elegant design. The book is a must have, if you can find it. 4. Using Design Basics To Get Creative Results - Bryan L. Peterson A great resource for someone interested in getting started with design. Works through the basics and shows how they can be utilized to create sophisticated design solutions. 5. Stop Stealing Sheep - Erik Spiekermann & E.M. Ginger A book focusing on type and the art of typography. 6. Design Language - Tim McCreight This dictionary of terms will help you learn the lingo needed to be a designer, or at least you can sound smart when you hang out at those coffee shops where designers frequent. 7. Designing Business 2.0 - Clement Mok Out of print, but still a few used copies available. Described as "a must for anyone designing new media". I think that says it all.       BOOKS ON WEB TECHNOLOGY 1. Flash Web Design - Hillman Curtis The man is a flash genius, and this book shares some of his brilliance for all of us to absorb what we can. 2. XML for the World Wide Web - Elizabeth Cantor A good introductory book to get your feet wet in the realm of XML. 3. Designing with JavaScript - Nick Heinle If you are like me, and think more like a designer than a programmer, but are interested in learning how JavaScript can enhance your web programming ability, this book is for you. 4. Sam's Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML and XHTML in 21 Days - Laura Lemay, Rafe Colburn, Denise Tyler Like other books authored by Laura Lemay, this is a clearly written and easily understood book on the basics of web publishing.