Computer Book Reviews
Page One of TwoDocBook: The Definitive Guide by Norman Walsh & Leonard Muellner
O'Reilly, October 1999.Trade Paperback, 633 pages.
ISBN: 1565925807
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
DocBook is a system for writing structured
documents using SGML and XML. A number of
computer companies use DocBook for their documentation,
as do several Open Source documentation groups, including
the Linux Documentation Project (LDP).
The book provides an introduction to SGML and
XML, a guide to creating documents with the DocBook DTD,
instruction for customizing DocBook, parsing DocBook
documents, a guide to publishing
DocBook documents in print and on the Web, and a complete
DocBook element reference section.
The DocBook element reference section, which makes up
the core of the book, lists every DocBook element complete
with descriptions, attributes and examples.
The book also includes lists of DocBook resources,
a quick reference table and a glossary.
The CD-ROM includes the entire text from the book,
examples, DSSSL stylesheets, DocBook DTDs for
SGML and XML and third-party software.
This is an excellent reference for those using the DocBook DTD
for print or online documentation or publishing; some prior
knowledge of SGML or XML is suggested.
Javascript Application Cookbook by Jerry Bradenbaugh
O'Reilly, October 1999.Trade Paperback, 462 pages.
ISBN: 1565925777
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
This reference provides actual JavaScript
Applications to allow readers to improve
their websites and learn more about JavaScript
coding in the process. Some of the scripts
featured in the book include: a client-side
search engine, an email greetings application,
a JavaScript rollover tool, a client-side
shopping cart, an online test application,
an interactive slideshow and an application
for cookie-based user preferences.
The code for each application can also be
obtained from the publisher's
website so it does not have to be retyped.
The coding for each application is explained
in detail to help the reader understand the
program and learn more about JavaScript coding.
The appendix in the book provides a reference
to JavaScript objects and methods
and a directory of websites that contain
scripts, code and tips. The
JavaScript Application Cookbook is a both a valuable
learning tool and a quick way to update
your website with new JavaScript programs.
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