David Sawyer McFarland 
JavaScript & jQuery: The Missing Manual [EPUB ebook] 

Java Script lets you supercharge your HTML with animation, interactivity, and visual effectsbut many web designers find the language hard to learn. This easy-to-read guide not only covers Java Script basics, but also shows you how to save time and effort with the j Query and j Query UI libraries of prewritten Java Script code. Youll build web pages that feel and act like desktop programswith little or no programming.The important stuff you need to know:Pull back the curtain on Java Script. Learn how to build a basic program with this language.Get up to speed on j Query. Quickly assemble Java Script programs that work well on multiple web browsers.Transform your user interface. Learn j Query UI, the Java Script library for interface features like design themes and controls.Make your pages interactive. Create Java Script events that react to visitor actions.Use animations and effects. Build drop-down navigation menus, pop-ups, automated slideshows, and more.Collect data with web forms. Create easy-to-use forms that ensure more accurate visitor responses.Practice with living examples. Get step-by-step tutorials for web projects you can build yourself.