There's a lot you can do with HTML, but it's nothing compared to what you can do by adding JavaScript to your Web pages. JavaScript BIBLE, 2nd Edition, shows you how adding a few lines of JavaScript to your Web pages can dramatically increase the functionality and interactivity of your site. Not only that, but this book's bundled CD-ROM for Windows or Macintosh is packed with resources and examples -- from an on-screen quick reference accessible from WinHelp, Apple Guide, or your Web browser, to sample scripts and hundreds of megabytes of usable Web design elements and product demos. In this second edition, best-selling author Danny Goodman covers late-breaking developments like Netscape Navigator 3.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 as well as hot new plug-in technology like LiveConnect -- all this in addition to a complete reference to the JavaScript language.

Known for his books on programming Macintosh computers with HyperCard, Danny Goodman takes on the task of explaining another free, easy-to-use "volks-language" to the computer community. Goodman explains everything from how to get set up for JavaScript programming to how to create complicated programs and includes an outstanding outline-based table of contents that uses frames. He also includes an excellent sample order form that many business sites will be able to use. All of these goodies are on the companion CD-ROM.

A substantial section of JavaScript Bible is dedicated as a reference to the methods and properties of all the JavaScript 1.1 objects. The reference also details operators, keywords, and other pieces of JavaScript syntax. This section is followed by an excellent debugging guide, which includes a list of JavaScript interpreter error messages with explanations of their meanings. You'll also find a better-than- average discussion of cookies and how to make them do your bidding. This book covers a lot of ground while avoiding any hint of a lofty, flip, or condescending tone.