The book immediately caught my attention in the bookstore to day simply by the word "cookbook." That is very interesting. Instead of teaching me how to program javascript and make me feel as if I wasted my time because I am unable to make anything good, this book, like a cookbook, gives directions to make great uses of javascript that can actually improve my web site. And, the hippo on the cover is cute! Great book, except the price is steep. I'd rather learning be inexpensive so everyone can enjoy it, not just the economically priveledged.