If you just want to make simple web pages, html is pretty easy to pick up.

For a quick start, I've always found the Sams Teach Yourself _____ In 24 Hours series to be very useful. There's enough information to get you going without bogging you down in too much detail.

I have an old but not obselete book at home. I forget the title right now. It's a hardcover 1200 pages with cd. Cost me $50 or so a couple of years ago. I haven't used it in a while and I'd be willing to let you have it for the cost of shipping. Unfortunately it weighs 6lbs. You'd probably be better offer ordering the SAMS book in paperback from amazon.