Are you stumped by the rather sophisticated nature of CSS? Getting a grip on this still dewy technology isn’t quite as hard as you might think. Connecting the dots is easier when you have all the vital facts within reach. And that's what “Mastering CSS” is all about. This eBook offers 15 hand-picked articles that overflow with professional advice and that reflect the deep experience of the Smashing Magazine authors you trust—authors who know exactly what they’re writing about. Stop hiding behind cross-browser compatibility issues, and launch a counterstrike. Tame those advanced CSS selectors; learn your way around CSS3 media queries; pioneer the field of CSS3 keyframe animations. Get in the game, and learn how to use advanced CSS typography, CSS3 pseudo-classes and modern CSS layouts, while devising back-up solutions for older browsers. TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Why We Should Start Using CSS3 and HTML5 Today
• CSS Three—Connecting the Dots
• Modern CSS The Essential Characteristics
• Modern CSS Layouts, Part 2: The Essential Techniques
• How to Use CSS3 Pseudo-Classes
• Taming Advanced CSS Selectors
• Important CSS How and When to Use Them
• An Introduction to CSS3 Keyframe Animations
• CSS Specificity and Inheritance
• How to Use CSS3 Media Queries to Create a Mobile Website Responsive Web What It Is and How to Use It
• The Future of Experimental CSS Properties
• Technical Web Guidelines and Techniques
• The Future of CSS Typography
• Using Older Browsers and Common Considerations 344 English August 2011 Smashing Media GmbH