The book is a simple guide to practical issues, such as character sets, encoding, XML, Javascript, and cascading style sheets (CSS), and shows how to utilize these technologies for a globalized Web site. Although the book examines some subjective and objective cultural issues as well, its major focus is on practical skills and techniques, which distinguishes it from others.Each chapter begins with a brief description of basic concepts and is followed by step-by-step instructions that involve HTML coding and/or Web browser configurations. Screenshots and examples of HTML code illustrate the instructions. The result of this consistent approach is that all the related technologies, software, and standards are thoroughly presented. Each chapter ends with acomprehensive reference list that consists primarily of Web-based resources but also has some essential print materials. As a whole, this book does a decent job of achieving its purpose, which is bringing together all the practical issues to consider inbuilding a globalized Web site. Experienced Web designers may already know all the technologies or applications described in this book, such as Javascript or Photoshop, but they may never have thought of using them in the suggested ways particularly for a.