Richard Rutter; Patrick H. Lauke; Cynthia Waddell; Jim Thatcher; Shawn Lawton Henry; Bruce Lawson; Andrew Kirkpatrick; Christian Heilmann; Michael R. Burks; Bob Regan; Mark Urban
The power of the Web lies in the fact that anyone and everyone can access it, and this should also extend to users with disabilities. Accessibility is about making websites accessible to those with aural, visual, or physical disabilities, or rather, constructing websites that don't exclude these people from accessing the content or services provided. This isn't difficult to accomplish and doesn't require anything more than your normal tool set—HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, or whatever else. All you need to do is use these tools in the right way, and bear in mind the guidelines that exist to help you keep your websites accessible and the laws that enforce web accessibility around the world. This book gives you all you need to know about web accessibility, whether you are a web designer or developer who wants your sites to be accessible, or a business manager who wants to learn the impact of web accessibility laws on your websites. After an overview of the accessibility law and guidelines, and a discussion about accessibility and its implementation in the enterprise, the book goes on to show how to implement accessible websites using a combination of concise references and easy-to-follow examples, covering: Understanding assistive technologies Creating accessible content using XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flash, and PDFs Testing against WCAG (including 2.0) and Section 508 Retrofitting inaccessible sites where necessary The book concludes with an in-depth analysis of accessibility law around the world. If you're concerned about the legal and moral implications of web accessibility, then this book is perfect for you. It is written by some of the world's experts on accessibility, leaving you in good hands.
What if Ireland was still part of the United Kingdom? What if Home Rule had passed? What if there was no War of Independence? No Civil War? No partition? What if the island had only one soccer team?The year is 2019 and it is the eve of the Referendum. British Prime Minister Ursula Lysaght is returning to her hometown of Dublin to convince voters to Remain. With the threat of chaos in the streets, and personal con ict behind the scenes, the nal debate is set to begin at BBC Dublin: Should Ireland leave the UK?
It was an ordinary day in the ordinary life of Henry and Ralph: two brothers whose life existed for mischief and mayhem. Get up, make a mess, and go to school. But today, was not an ordinary day. It started with the Mississippi River and something that should not exist. And then it invaded the school: a monster. A monster that adults don't see, and don't believe in. The boys are thrust into defensive mode, tasked with saving the school from a giant...thing. Then Gorbert appears. A wizard charged with hunting monsters in this world and next, he helps the boys only to realize that things aren't as they appear. Who exactly are Ralph and Henry, and where does their path lead? Are they simply young boys, or something more? Read on for a fantastic glimpse into the new young adult series by Michael Patrick
Be mindful of the water around this delicate flower. When strange dreams and enchanted visions begin to manifest themselves within their 8-year-old child, the Everstone family makes a desperate plea for help to the world's most premier magical academy - The Magister's School for the Gilded Highborn. Journey with the goodhearted Cora from her small farming town of Riverbend to the illustrious capital of The Golden Realm as she eagerly attempts to learn about her powers, their source, and hopefully, how to control them before she is overtaken by the very gifts she is burdened with. A FLOWER AMONG THE GOLD is the first volume within the REALMS OF ERDARIS, a seven-part Epic Fantasy series written by Michael Patrick. Story to be continued with: Volume Two: Forgotten In The AshesVolume Three: The Jade Dragonheart, Part 1Volume Four: The Jade Dragonheart, Part 2Volume Five: The Grand ForgesVolume Six: The Life ChroniclesVolume Seven: The Shadow's Mark Visit us at RealmsofErdaris.com and sign up for our blog.Book News, Author Page, and Latest Information Available on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. Copyright (c) 2020 by Michael Patrick. A FLOWER AMONG THE GOLD is meant for readers Ages 8 and up. Page count is 192 on paperback, word count is 50,000.
Wary the deceitful wanderer's shadow. Nearly a decade has passed since the Everstone family journeyed from Riverbend to the Golden Citadel in hopes of admitting their distressed daughter, Cora, into the world's foremost magical academy. As haunting visions of the past plagued this innocent child, the elven families of Starborne and Ashmane intervened by devising a temporary cure, though one that came at a high price. Now protected from the contemptuous Grand Magister who sought to exploit her gifts, Cora continues her training among her peers while the Starbornes focus on a rising threat to the south - one that has not been seen or heard of for centuries. FORGOTTEN IN THE ASHES is the second volume within the REALMS OF ERDARIS, a seven-part series written by Michael Patrick. First Volume, A FLOWER AMONG THE GOLD, is available now on Kindle & Paperback. Story to be continued with: Volume Three: Fate Of Water And WindVolume Four: The Jade DragonheartVolume Five: The Grand ForgesVolume Six: The Life ChroniclesVolume Seven: The Shadow's Mark Visit us on Goodreads & Amazon Author CentralBook News, Author Page, and Latest Information also Available on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Copyright (c) 2021 by Michael Patrick FORGOTTEN IN THE ASHES is meant for readers Ages 12 and up. Page count is 265 on paperback, word count is 70,000.
As one star's light fades, another seeks to shine. Chaos creeps in upon the Golden Citadel following the demise of Amalyn Starborne. As word of this tragedy begins spreading throughout the capital, none are more devastated by it than Amalyn's only child, Tamyn Starborne. Forced to receive this unsettling news during her schooling's orientation, Tamyn experiences such an emotional outburst in front of her classmates that even her tempered nature cannot control it. Like wildfire, this panic quickly overwhelms the other families present, including the Everstones and their daughter, Cora, who is already struggling with the return of odd, recurring dreams - ones similar to the visions she was plagued with a decade ago. FATE OF WATER AND WIND is the third volume within the REALMS OF ERDARIS, a seven-part series written by Michael Patrick. First two volumes, A FLOWER AMONG THE GOLD and FORGOTTEN IN THE ASHES, are available now on Kindle & Paperback. Story to be continued with: Volume Four: The Jade DragonheartVolume Five: The Grand ForgesVolume Six: The Life ChroniclesVolume Seven: The Shadow's Mark Visit us on Goodreads & Amazon Author CentralBook News, Author Page, and Latest Information also Available on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Copyright (c) 2023 by Michael Patrick FATE OF WATER AND WIND is meant for readers Ages 12 and up.
