jQuery: Novice to Ninja
By Earle Castledine and Craig Sharkie
jQuery: Novice to Ninja will show you how to unleash the amazing power of jQuery. In this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll master all the major tricks and techniques that jQuery offers—within hours.
jQuery has quickly become the JavaScript library of choice, and it’s easy to see why. This JavaScript framework dramatically improves how you add interactivity and animation to your website.
This exciting new 390-page book is perfect for any jQuery user, regardless of whether you’re a beginner, advanced, or somewhere in-between.
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This is a *must* have if you ever thought of outsourcing ANYTHING!
Danny Froberg, Sweden 
lot of research placed on web - very good book!
filippos zavliaris, Greece
Excellent. I have learnt so much from this product. A must read for anyone considering outsourcing a project.
Kerri Bennett, Australia
Hi,
as a new customer and web developper, I was a bit worried about buying a book from a US website. I received my book within 3 days, i was amazed since im candian and i don't live in a main city. The book was amazing and they will totally get other orders from me.
10/10, good job elliot
Jean-Philippe Stringer, USA
Very useful when you're planning on outsourcing large jobs, or if you've already been outsourcing work, but are looking for ways to make the process more efficient. It also helps you weed out the pros from the rest.
Marita, USA
I could have saved myself a bit over $10,000 and 2 years if I had access to your book earlier. References to find programmers seem incomplete. However what you did have, I had no knowledge of. For example on google search Freelance PHP MySQL Programmers and you'll find resources that can be listed in your book. Thanks - God's Peace Be With You Always
Marlee-Jo Jacobson, USA 
After spending the last ten years on the web development industry, this book didn't expose any "revelations" about running a web development and hosting company that I didn't already know. However, I am beginning the process of training one of my daughters so she can take over my business after she's completed college - and this book, along with "The Web Design Business Kit" have been an incredible help in her learning process.
As for outsourcing - we've been doing it for years - particularly on projects where we need the done fast. This book is very helpful if you are a small development firm that's been in business a short time. Outsourcing can help you grow your business exponentially.
John Delaney, USA 
I am quite disappointed with what I bought. I have been in the industry for a while. Within the couple hundred pages, I found only couple sections interesting. A few words for the trees, please have it printed in both sides and with smaller font.
Lee Gar Ming Sunny, USA 
This guide contains all the information you need to start a successful outsourcing business for the web. Written in an easy-to-understand, conversational style, the book is a quick read with tips that can be implemented immediately.
In fact, my business partner and I put in our first RFP based on Hecker's advice a day after finishing the book. The entire bidding process went extremely smooth, and we closed with a vendor that has great pricing and long-term potential. We really felt in control the entire way!
It's almost dangerous to have such a valuable source of information on the market for anyone with a small budget to start their own successful web business. Thanks Dave Hecker and SitePoint.
Bryan D Koch, USA
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