In response to a contest on the Andy Budd website, here is my response.

Dear Santa,

It is interesting that this contest came up because I was just trying to figure out how to tell my wife that I was going to buy this book. It has been on my to-do list (rememberthemilk.com) for some time now (convincing my wife) but I really need a good book and reference for css.
I have been doing some research on the best book to get, because I can't afford all of them, and this book keeps coming up. I have been in print design for awhile and lately I have had a drive to really learn web design and css. I feel this is the best book for me to get and the free aspect makes it even better. I really hope that I get this book because then I can stop searching to make sure this is the best one. I can put it all to rest.
I recently updated my site using css and feel that I didn't do it the right way. I am currently working on some other sites and need this book to make sure all those id's and classes are in the right spot. I downloaded the sample chapters and even the sample codes to see if I could learn anything. I was able to pick up on some stuff but you bringing me the CSS Mastery book would make it a lot easier. I want to design and code my sites in a way that is pleasing to you, Santa.
I have never met you, Andy, Cameron, or Simon, but I love you all. I love to read your blogs and I think that the work that you guys do is amazing. Well, I can't find any website designs by you Santa, but the others are great.

So to summarize why I should get a free book and iPod.

1. I'm poor and don't have any money to spend on books.
2. I'm not going to be able to convince my wife.
3. I need a good reference book.
4. I put a pretty picture of the book up.

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