Chapter 5 is about aesthetics such as fixed width versus fluid width layouts, colors, imagery and typography. There is some coverage on how to develop consistency and make your site pop through the use of contrast.
Sexy Web Design is best oriented for web-savvy users and site builders who need to get sophisticated about site design quickly and efficiently. You'll need to supplement this material with a lot more in-depth information. But reading the book is a great way to kick-start the exploration.
Stocks explains how to do sitemaps, wireframes, design of pages, navigation and interaction in Chapters 3 and 4. These are great for identifying areas you can go dig into later - depending on where you need most expertise.
In one long Chapter (5), Stocks tackles aesthetics - covering topics such as fluid width versus fixed width layouts, color, imagery and typography.
As a sitemap of web design, Stocks' book is very valuable. You will need to find additional material for a deeper dive into the topics covered here.
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