Sam's Teach Yourself Robohelp HTML in 24 Hours [With CDROM]

If you don't have the time or budget to go to a hands-on training class, this book is the best way to learn to use RoboHELP to create HTML Help. In 24 digestible chunks, the book leads you through all the major features of the product. There are plenty of tips to help you get started on the right foot, as well more advanced technical topics to help you "push the envelope" if you're inclined that way. The author obviously knows her stuff, and I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to RoboHELP HTML.

Char James-Tanny does a great job of covering lots of introductory issues while also giving the reader a taste of the advanced possibilities--JavaScript, ActiveX, etc.; perfect for someone such as myself who is a "technically-capable newbie".The 24-hour format allows you to explore the chunks that you're most interested in and then go back and forth through the book as needed. As a technical communicator creating my first on-line HTML Help system (I'm using RH7) this book has made it a little less daunting. The author also does a great job in pointing out the resources that are "out there" and never forgets to remind the reader that the users of the help system are our first concern.