css3 and html5…. two zinging words capturing the attention of those involved in web development and design , there is yet some time for them to be fully supported by web browser vendors , but those who work in the web field have to accommodate to new technologies fast and Stay ahead of the curve , there are many articles , videos and websites tutorials out there to put you on the road , but in case you are one of those who still like books , these are the major css3 and html5 dedicated books in the market , some of them are yet to be published .
Handcrafted CSS by “Dan Cederholm”
This book comes in 7 chapters , covering aspects of using new techniques and tools to build flexible designs , css3, jQuery , fluid layouts using grid-based design ,RGBA color for transparency with an alpha channel , typography and shifting backgrounds
HTML5: Up and Running by “Mark Pilgrim”
The author of this book writes the weekly digest for the HTML5 Working Group, and represents Google at conferences on HTML5′s capabilities , this book gives you introduction on new HTML5 elements like video and audio support , offline storage , and canvas usage
Beginning HTML5 and CSS3: Next Generation Web Standards by “Christopher Murphy”
As its title shows , this book is a tutorial introduction you to new HTML5 elements and structure and how to use it , also the new structural integrity and styling flexibility of CSS 3 and how to create animations and transitions in your site without using Flash , it also introduces the new web standards applied by major web browsers
Pro HTML5 Programming by “Peter Lubbers ,Brian Albers,Frank Salim and Ric Smith”
This book illustrates how HTML5 specifications has been evolved , what HTML5 features are supported in which browsers and how to run your application in older browsers that don’t support new features , How to use client-side APIs to communicate directly with back-end systems such as messaging systems, JMS brokers, XMPP servers, and online services such as Google Wave…this book is also yet to be published in June 2010
HTML5: Visualizing the Web by “Matthew David ”
Introducing html5 new style tools , supported with tutorials , show cases that will help you get a better understanding of HTML5 core
HTML5 Now by “Tantek Çelik”
A video and booklet introducing you to html5 structure and new techniques , also discussing how to transform existing HTML and XHTML pages to HTML5 , this book is yet to be published in June 2010
Beginning iPhone Web Apps: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for WebKit by “Estelle Weyl”
This book introduces css3 and HTML5 through focusing on developing web application optimized for iphone and mobile devices , it also teaches you about how to handle user actions such as touch, tilt, and shake. and what you need to become iphone web application developer..this book publish date is due in September 2010









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