This has changed dramatically. With the introduction of a standard Document Object Model (DOM) that is supported across a wide range of browsers, it’s far easier to write cross-browser compatible, accessible and usable DOM scripts. This book brought me up to speed with the DOM and what I can achieve with it. Written to be easily accessible to both the seasoned web designer/developer and the beginner, Jeremy Keith has produced a smashing insight into modern JavaScript techniques. The book concludes with a brief introduction into the now popular technique of using asynchronous javascript methods that is AJAX. I look forward to reading his latest book Bulletproof AJAX later on in the year.

I have previously read Andy Budd’s excellent CSS Mastery which was equally well written, and presented a clear view of modern CSS to both the novice and experienced designer/developer. Friends of Ed certainly publish some good reads!