Windows Vista Sidebar is a panel located on the desktop of a PC where gadgets can be placed for easy access and reference. These gadgets are small, single-purpose applications, such as clocks, calendars, games, RSS notifiers, search tools, stock tickers, etc, that reside on the Windows desktop and on the Windows Sidebar. The book will be a tutorial to design and develop a gadget. It will provide ready-to-use samples using .NET, XML, CSS and AJAX. After reading the book, a web developer/designer will be confident enough to start developing gadgets for Windows Vista Sidebar. The beginner portion of the book shows an overview of the subject with the design pattern, the architecture and implementation details.

Learn how to use HTML, XHTML, and CSS, right away--the QuickSteps way. Color photos and screenshots with clear instructions show you how to build your own website, add graphics and links, and create tables and frames. Learn how to apply the power and flexibility of XHTML and CSS to your website, and make sure it s compatible with all browsers for PCs and Macs. Color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the information you need. Get your website up and running in no time with help from this easy-to-use guide.

Beginning CSS Web Development: From Novice to Professional ISBN: 1590596897
CSS: The Missing Manual ISBN:0596526873
Pro CSS and HTML Design Patterns ISBN:1590598040
The CSS: The Ultimate Reference ISBN:0980285852
Sams Teach Yourself XML in 21 Days ISBN:0672325764
Java Studio Creator Field Guide ISBN:0131491687

Contains
Introduction
SASS Introduction
SASS Nesting: Part 1
SASS Nesting: Part 2
SASS Nesting: Part 3
SASS Variables: Part 1
SASS Variables: Part 2
SASS Variables: Part 3
SASS Mixins: Part 1
SASS Mixins: Part 2
Blueprint: Part 1
Blueprint: Part 2
Compass: Part 1
Compass: Part 2
Compass: Part 3

Entry for demanding customers - currently about HTML5 and CSS3