Computer Book Reviews
Page Two of TwoJavaScript: The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan
O'Reilly, 1998.Trade Paperback, 776 pages.
ISBN: 1565923928
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Amazon.com.
With JavaScript becoming more commonplace
on the Web, thanks to support from web browsers from
Microsoft and Netscape, web developers need a
reference showing JavaScript uses, instruction and
syntax. JavaScript: The Definitive Guide
provides this information in detail,
covering numerous JavaScript concepts
and coding techniques. The reference includes
coverage of data types, values,
variables, expressions, operators, functions, objects,
arrays, embedding JavaScript in HTML, windows, frames,
event handling, forms, dynamic HMTL, cookies and
security. Each section includes examples, HTML code,
JavaScript code,
screen shots, tips and browser compatibility.
The JavaScript aide also includes a comprehensive
reference section for looking up JavaScript
functions, objects, methods, constructors and
event handlers. A must-have for serious JavaScript
programmers and web developers.
Peter Norton's Guide to Access 2000 Programming by Peter Norton and Virginia Andersen.
Sams, Oct., 1999.Trade Paperback, 668 pages.
ISBN: 0672317605
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Access 2000 is a powerful database tool that
can be used independently or with other
Microsoft Office applications. Peter
Norton's guide provides programmers with
information and instruction about how to use Access to develop
databases for use in business. Instruction in
the book covers a wide variety of Access topics,
including creating applications, object-oriented
programming, using wizards, modifying wizards,
macros, SQL, visual basic, data entry, creating
forms, creating reports, linking with other
Office products, multi-user environments,
security and posting databases to the Web.
The reference provides detailed instruction for
each of these topics, including examples,
screen shots, tips, tables and potential pitfalls.
An appendix provides an explanation of what is new
in Access 2000 compared to earlier additions,
and helps users upgrade to Access 2000
from earlier editions of the software.
Peter Norton's reference contains easy-to-follow instruction enhanced with screen shots and step-by-step procedures to help readers quickly understand Access and database concepts. An excellent guide for database developers using Microsoft Access.
QuickBooks Pro Quick Reference by Glenda L. Friesen
Que, Oct., 1999.Trade Paperback, 190 pages.
ISBN: 0789720299
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QuickBooks Pro Quick Reference is a concise
guide for users of the popular accounting
software. Arranged from A to Z, the book
provides fast solutions to common questions and
problems. An index allows you to reference
topics by words in case you cannot
locate it alphabetically.
Each solution includes screenshots
illustrating the procedures involved.
Some of the concepts
covered in the book include creating accounts,
backing up data, bounced check handling, deposits,
forms, creating custom forms, graphs, inventory,
labels, online banking, packing slips, printing checks,
refunds, registers, reports, split transactions, statements,
subcontractors, taxes, venders, void checks and year-end
procedures. A valuable quick reference guide for
users of QuickBooks Pro that provides
answers to every conceivable
question you might have.
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