This sequel to Jumping JavaScript focuses on the new JavaScript 1.2 and 1.3 features, and is intended for Web authors who want to add special effects to their sites and are familiar with the basics of JavaScript 1.0 and 1.1. The techniques described include layering and style sheets, applying CSS to content, using downloadable fonts, and creating signed scripts. The CD-ROM contains script examples that illustrate features available in Navigator 4.0 and 4.5. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Janice Winsor is a recognized best-selling author on Solaris system administration, and co-author of Jumping JavaScript (Prentice Hall PTR).
Brian Freeman, formerly an engineer in SunSoft's Desktop Technologies Internet Applications Group, is co-author of Jumping JavaScript (Prentice Hall PTR). He is currently technical lead for SGI's Web site.