Usability for the Web: Designing Web Sites That Work
A simple, time-efficient way to design, develop and improve your web sites.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Usability for the Web: Designing Web Sites That Work
Usability for the Web Designing Web Sites That Work
Tom Brinck DIAMOND BULLET DESIGN
Darren Gergle CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
Scott d. Wood SOAR TECHNOLOGY
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