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THE JASPER FOREST is the second book in the Guardian Cycle a sweeping fantasy epic from one of the best new storytellers in the genre. Exiled from Vadanis the homeland he risked his life to save Terrel finds himself adrift on the ocean. Delirious with hunger & exhaustion he is on the point of giving up when he realises that he has found l&. Rescued from the perilous waters by two fishermen Terrel is nursed back to health. His situation seems desperate but at least he is not alone. The ghosts of his friends
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Summer 1965. Late one night thirteen-year-old Charlie Bucktin is startled by a knock on his window. His visitor is Jasper Jones. Rebellious mixed-race & solitary Jasper is intriguing. & he needs Charlie's help. In the dead of night the boys steal through town & Charlie learns of Jasper's horrible discovery. Burdened by a terrible secret & the weight of a town's suspicion Charlie feels his world closing in. After this summer nothing will ever be the same again. ...

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Authoritative but accessible information on Java programming fundamentals As one of the most popular programming languages in the world Java is widely used in everything from application software to web applications. This helpful book escorts you through the fundamentals & concepts of Java programming using a first/late objects approach. Packed with extensive opportunities for programming practice Java For Everyone is an ideal resource for learning all there is to know about Java programming. Serves as an authoritative guide on the fundamentals of Java programming Features accessible coverage compatible with Java 5 6 7 Uses first/late objects approach & provides a variety of opportunities for programming practice If you're interested in learning the basics of Java programming then this is the book you need. ...

How many times have you reached an impasse while writing code because you couldnt remember how something in Java worked? This new pocket guide is designed to keep you moving. Concise convenient & easy to use the Java Pocket Guide" gives you Java stripped down to its bare essentials
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* Assuming no prior Java Script experience this book shows beginning users how to add Java Script to their Web development toolbox including how to design an interface & animations with Java Script* This hands-on reference walks readers through Java Script the popular programming language that uses scripts to create elements such as window pop-ups Web form validation & image changes on mouseover* A new approach that also covers how Java Script works in the Web 2.0 world with the Ajax programming method new Java Script strategies (scripting forms designing an interface & managing cookies) & more ...

You don't need programming experience to add interactive & visual effects to your web pages with Java Script. This Missing Manual shows you how the j Query library makes Java Script programming fun easy & accessible to web designers at every level of experience. You'll quickly learn how to use j Query to help your site run smoothly & look great across multiple web browsers. j Query is the most popular Java Script library used on more than 30% of existing websites -- a strong testament to both its power & ease of use. In this entertaining jargon-free book bestselling author David Mc Farland teaches you how to create dynamic web pages without typing a lot of code. Why wait? Order a copy of Java Script & j Query: The Missing Manual today. * Use j Query to simplify complex Java Script tasks * Get extensive tutorials for various Java Script techniques * Learn j Query from the author of popular Missing Manuals on Dreamweaver & CSS * Take your web development skills to the next level with little or no programming experience ...

The bestselling Java Script reference now updated to reflect changes in technology & best practices As the most comprehensive book on the market the Java Script Bible is a classic bestseller that keeps you up to date on the latest changes in Java Script the leading technology for incorporating interactivity into Web pages. Part tutorial part reference this book serves as both a learning tool for building new Java Script skills as well as a detailed reference for the more experienced Java Script user. Youll get up-to-date coverage on the latest Java Script practices that have been implemented since the previous edition as well as the most updated code listings that reflect new concepts. Plus youll learn how to apply the latest Java Script exception handling & custom object techniques. Coverage
Includes:: Java Scripts Role in the World Wide Web & Beyond Developing a Scripting Strategy Selecting & Using Your Tools Java Script Essentials Your First Java Script Script Browser & Document Objects Scripts & HTML Documents Programming Fundamentals Window & Document Objects Forms & Form Elements Strings Math & Dates Scripting Frames & Multiple Windows Images & Dynamic HTML The String Object The Math Number & Boolean Objects The Date Object The Array Object JSON
- Native Java Script Object Notation E4X
- Native XML Processing Control Structures & Exception Handling Java Script Operators Function Objects & Custom Objects Global Functions & Statements Document Object Model Essentials Generic HTML Element Objects Window & Frame Objects Location & History Objects Document & Body Objects Link & Anchor Objects Image Area Map & Canvas Objects Event Objects Practical examples of working code round out this new edition & contribute to helping you learn Java Script quickly yet thoroughly.


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