Web designers: Prepare to master the secrets of the jQuery ninja!
jQuery: Novice To Ninja
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.
Are you ready to release your inner jQuery ninja?
So, why jQuery?

We could go on about how effortless jQuery makes it play with the DOM, add effects, and execute Ajax requests, but you just want results, right?
When Google, Amazon, Digg, and WordPress sat down to pick a framework, they all decided on jQuery.
What will you learn?
This exciting new 390-page book is perfect for any jQuery user, regardless of whether you’re a beginner, advanced, or somewhere in-between.
What You Will Learn:
- How to zero in and instantly transform page elements
- How to create clever animations that attract visitors’ attention
- How to build cool UI widgets to wow your clients
- Simple methods to add power to your designs
- Strategies for advanced plugin development
- How to simplify the handling of AJAX requests
- Best-practice code organization methods
- Advanced techniques for ninja-level developers
About the Authors

Earle Castledine
You may know that Earle Castledine (aka Mr. Speaker) is a world-renowned expert on the jQuery framework. He has a unique, quirky writing style that will have you laughing out loud. This is your opportunity to learn directly from one of the world’s best jQuery experts. With a Master’s degree in information technology and a lifetime of experience, Earle has a refreshing and entertaining writing style.

Craig Sharkie
Craig Sharkie’s intricate knowledge of best-practice JavaScript is apparent in his writing. He began his jQuery journey as a Fine Arts graduate turned programmer, and has successfully worked with some of the Web’s biggest names. Craig discovered JavaScript in 1995 and has been an evangelist for the “good parts” since then. This is your chance to benefit from Craig’s extensive experience.
Satisfaction Guaranteed at SitePoint
Of course, we’re so confident that you’ll be satisfied with this book for years to come that we’re happy, as always, for you to try it risk-free for 30 days. If you purchase a copy of jQuery: Novice to Ninja and you think it falls short of being everything you wanted, we’d like you to have your money back.
Simply contact us and we’ll see to it that you receive a prompt refund of the full purchase price, minus shipping and handling.
What could be fairer than this?
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Customer Reviews
Live, unmoderated reviews from our customers, typos and all.
Well I am still a novice for now. This book is making jQuery much more understandable and I look forward to applying it in my development work.
Curtis C James, USA 
24 Jan 2012
The book came in good condition and I was very happy for recieving a bonus e-book for the delay. I will definatelly come back to shop from you.
many regards
claudio
Claudio Faro, USA 
20 Jan 2012
This book has taken me from my current knowledge and brought me to the next level in no time! Highly recommend this book!
Jonathan Lavoie-Levesque, USA 
20 Jan 2012
This book is my first foray into jQuery and it is very helpful in learning this language! Awesome!
Ann Magee, USA 
20 Jan 2012
Brilliant book, I am learning so fast it is untrue! Wish I'd done this ages ago.
Thanks Sitepoint.
Fran Davies, USA 
18 Jan 2012
