Ajax Bible

Steven Holzner, PhD

Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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© 2007 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Published simultaneously in Canada

ISBN: 9780470102633

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Dedication

To Nancy, of course.

About the Author

Steven Holzner is the award-winning author of 102 computer books. He’s written many bestsellers, including a number of well-received books on Ajax, such as Ajax For Dummies and Ajax Visual Blueprint. He is also a former contributing editor at PC Magazine, and he’s been on the faculty of both MIT and Cornell University. His books have sold several million copies, and been translated into more than 20 languages around the world.

Acknowledgements

The book you hold in your hands is the product of many people’s work. I’d especially like to thank acquisitions editor, Courtney Allen; project editor, Katharine Dvorak; technical editor, Steve Wright; copy editor, Scott Tullis; and project coordinator, Patrick Redmond.

Credits

Product Development Supervisor Courtney Allen

Project Editor Katharine Dvorak

Technical Editor Steve Wright

Copy Editor Scott Tullis

Editorial Manager Robyn Siesky

Business Manager Amy Knies

Vice President and Executive Group Publisher Richard Swadley

Vice President and Executive Publisher Bob Ipsen

Vice President and Publisher Barry Pruett

Project Coordinator Patrick Redmond

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Quality Control Technicians Laura Albert Christine Pingleton

Proofreading and Indexing Linda Seifert Broccoli Information Management