The JavaScript PocketGuide LennyBurdette Ginormous knowledge, pocket-sized. The JavaScript Pocket Guide Lenny Burdette Peachpit Press 1249 Eighth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 510/524-2178 510/524-2221 (fax) Find us on the Web at: www.peachpit.com To report errors, please send a note to:
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