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Top 10 JavaScript Books

By Linda Roeder, About.com

Books to teach you JavaScript to make your Web pages more interactive.

1. Javascript : The Definitive Guide

JavaScript the Definitive Guide
This book will teach you JavaScript right from the beginning. It explains the terms first so you can follow along easier. The back half of the book is full of reference sections to help you find what you need quickly. When you know the basics you can learn more advanced features too. Everything you need is here.

2. Instant JavaScript

Instant JavaScript
..This book is for the Web designer who wants to add some flair to their already great Web site. Early on in the book you will learn to make pop up windows and windows inside windows and make them say whatever you want them too...

3. JavaScript Objects

This book is great for those who have a want or need to add objects to their Web pages. This is not for the beginning Web designer. You should have a pretty good base in HTML and style sheets and know some JavaScript...

4. JavaScript For Dummies

If you like to learn something one step at a time while being entertained with jokes and tips along the way, then this is the book you need to learn JavaScript...

5. Designing With JavaScript : Creating Dynamic Web Pages

Lots of examples and a CD-ROM to help you learn.

6. Javascript Unleashed

Start with the basics then work your way to learning the tools that will make your site stand out.

7. Javascript : The Definitive Guide

This book is a documentation of everything you can do with JavaScript.

8. Javascript Bible

With this book your pages will have the kind of animation and interactivity that you want it to have.

9. JavaScript for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide

Learn to combine HTML with JavaScript to make your site more powerful and interactive.

10. JavaScript and DHMTL Cookbook

Written with a unique style for a Web design book. This book is written almost like a cookbook. First you find the problem you are having in the book. Once you find it the solution will be right there. Not only that but it will be explained for you so you can modify it if you need to.
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