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Ajax for Web Application Developers

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First Printing: October 2006

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my wife, Lisa, who inadvertently introduced me to the world of web design and development and who also stood by me through endless hours of neglect while I wrote this book. I also dedicate this book to my late grandparents, who selflessly got me where I am today by helping me through school.