This book was just what I needed. I have some experience with html and css but have been totally baffled by javascript. The author explains javascript and how to use it in very simple, easy-to-understand language…The author walks you through each step and includes all the code, so she makes it easy to actually produce some great-looking effects–scroll bars, tabbed folders, FAQ pages.

If you’re a hardcore coder this is probably NOT the book for you (unless you’re like me and seeking a frame of reference). However, if you’re a DESIGNER, like it says, I think the book is perfect. It has just enough code to get you moving forward and some good how-to’s on shortcuts using plugins to get the effect you want…It’s a very practical book and sets out to help designers actually use jQuery as opposed to getting beyond what they need to get the job done in most cases.