Head First JavaScript Programming by Eric Freeman

What will you learn from this book?

This brain-friendly guide teaches you everything from JavaScript language fundamentals to advanced topics, including objects, functions, and the browserÃ??Ã?¢??s document object model. You wonÃ??Ã?¢??t just be readingÃ??Ã?¢??youÃ??Ã?¢??ll be playing games, solving puzzles, pondering mysteries, and interacting with JavaScript in ways you never imagined. And youÃ??Ã?¢??ll write real code, lots of it, so you can start building your own web applications. Prepare to open your mind as you learn (and nail) key topics including:

The inner details of JavaScript
How JavaScript works with the browser
The secrets of JavaScript types
Using arrays
The power of functions
How to work with objects
Making use of prototypes
Understanding closures
Writing and testing applications
WhatÃ??Ã?¢??s so special about this book?

We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First JavaScript Programming uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. This book replaces Head First JavaScript, which is now out of print.