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Praise for Javascript Bible

JavaScript Bible is the definitive resource in JavaScript programming. I am never more than three feet from my copy.

Steve Reich, CEO, PageCoders

This book is a must-have for any web developer or programmer.

Thoma Lile, President, Kanis Technologies, Inc.

Outstanding book. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning to develop advanced Web sites. Mr. Goodman did an excellent job of organizing this book and writing it so that even a beginning programmer can understand it.

Jason Hensley, Director of Internet Services, NetVoice, Inc.

Goodman is always great at delivering clear and concise technical books!

Dwayne King, Chief Technology Officer, White Horse

JavaScript Bible is well worth the money spent!

Yen C.Y. Leong, IT Director, Moo Mooltimedia, a member of SmartTransact Group

A must-have book for any internet developer.

Uri Fremder, Senior Consultant, TopTier Software

I love this book! I use it all the time, and it always delivers. It's the only JavaScript book I use!

Jason Badger, Web Developer

Whether you are a professional or a beginner, this is a great book to get.

Brant Mutch, Web Application Developer, Wells Fargo Card Services, Inc.

I never thought I'd ever teach programming before reading your book [ JavaScript Bible ]. It's so simple to usethe Programming Fundamentals section brought it all back! Thank you for such a wonderful book, and for breaking through my programming block!

Susan Sann Mahon, Certified Lotus Instructor, TechNet Training

Danny Goodman is very good at leading the reader into the subject. JavaScript Bible has everything we could possibly need.

Philip Gurdon

An excellent book that builds solidly from whatever level the reader is at. A book that is both witty and educational.

Dave Vane

I continue to use the book on a daily basis and would be lost without it.

Mike Warner, Founder, Oak Place Productions

JavaScript Bible is by far the best JavaScript resource I've ever seen (and I've seen quite a few).

Robert J. Mirro, Independent Consultant, RJM Consulting

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To Tanya, with whom I share this loving orbit with Briar and Callum in our own cozy Klemperer rosette.

Paul Novitski

To my husband, Edward, whose love, support, and encouragement kept me going through this and all my adventures, and to the memory of my parents who inspired me to step out in faith.

Tia Gustaff Rayl

About the Authors

Danny Goodman is the author of numerous critically acclaimed and best-selling books, including The Complete HyperCard Handbook , Danny Goodman's AppleScript Handbook , Dynamic HTML: The Definitive Reference , and JavaScript & DHTML Cookbook . He is a renowned authority on and expert teacher of computer scripting languages. His writing style and pedagogy continue to earn praise from readers and teachers around the world.

Michael Morrison is a writer, developer, toy inventor, and author of a variety of books covering topics such as Java, C++, Web scripting, XML, game development, and mobile devices. Some of Michael's notable writing projects include Faster Smarter HTML and XML , Teach Yourself HTML & CSS in 24 Hours , and Beginning Game Programming . Michael is also the founder of Stalefish Labs (www.stalefishlabs.com), an entertainment company specializing in unusual games, toys, and interactive products.

Paul Novitski has been writing software as a freelance programmer since 1981. He once taught himself BASIC in order to write a machine language disassembler so that he could lovingly hack Wang's OIS microcode. He has focused on internet programming since the late '90s. His company, Juniper Webcraft, produces HTML-strict websites featuring accessible, semantic markup, separation of development layers, and intuitive user interfaces. He knows the righteousness of elegant code, the poignancy of living on the bleeding edge of wilderness, the sweet melancholy of mbira music, and the scorching joy of raising twin boys.

Tia Gustaff Rayl is a consultant who does development and training in database and Web technologies. Most recently she has published courseware for XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL. It comes as no surprise to those who know her that she began her software career with degrees in English and Education from the University of Florida. As is usual for most newcomers to the field, her introduction to computing was maintaining software. She went on to a long-standing career in the software industry in full life cycle system, application, and database development; project management; and training for PC and mainframe environments. In the mid-nineties she worked on early Web-enabled database applications, adding JavaScript to her repertoire. She continues to take on development projects to maintain her code-slinging skills. If she had any spare time (and money) she would go on an around-the-world cruise with her husband and two dogs.