Amazon review:
Rather than focus on theory, the ActionScript 3.0 Cookbook concentrates on the practical application of ActionScript, with more than 300 solutions you can use to solve a wide range of common coding dilemmas. You'll find recipes that show you how to: detect the user's Flash Player version, their operating system, build custom classes, format dates and currency types, build user interface components, work with audio and video, make remote procedure calls using Flash Remoting and web services, load, send, and search XML data, And much, much more ...

Flashvalley comment:
The first version of ActionScript Cookbook was full of tips and tricks that could "save your life" in many occasions. In any case it is a very worthy addition to any Flash developer library, keep a close eye on this next release.

Amazon review:
ActionScript 3.0 Design Patterns takes you step by step through the process, first by explaining how design patterns provide a clear road map for structuring code that actually makes OOP languages easier to learn and use. You then learn about various types of design patterns and construct small abstract examples before trying your hand at building full-fledged working applications outlined in the book.

Flashvalley comment:
The knowledge of Design patterns is a must to create solid and easy to maintain Flash application, a must read for Flash developers who want to learn or consolidate their knowledge about the Design Patterns in Actionscript 3.0

Amazon review:
ActionScript 3.0 is a huge upgrade to Flash's programming language. The enhancements to ActionScript's performance, feature set, ease of use, cleanliness, and sophistication are considerable. "Essential ActionScript 3.0" focuses on the core language and object-oriented programming, along with the Flash Player API. "Essential ActionScript" has become the no. 1 resource for the Flash and ActionScript development community, and the reason is the author, Colin Moock. Many people even refer to it simply as "The Colin Moock book."

Flashvalley comment:
An absolute must if you want to stay up to date with Actionscript v3.0. It sits currently on my desk :)

Amazon review:
ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide, Second Edition is the one book no serious Flash developer should be without. ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide is structured so non-programmers can learn how to use ActionScript and programmers can take their skills to new heights. If you are in the market to really learn about the hows and whys of ActionScript, then this is the book for you.

Flashvalley comment:
If you are new to the world of actionscript this book is a must. I would advise you to buy it along with Essential actionscript 2. Colin Moock is a reference in the world of actionscript.

Amazon review:
Essential ActionScript 2.0 begins with a tour of the language, including the fundamentals of object-oriented concepts, syntax, and usage. Those who are new to OOP will learn the basics and how to apply their understanding. Experienced Flash developers and programmers coming from other languages will enjoy the sheer depth of Moocks's coverage and expertise in Essential ActionScript 2.0. Novice programmers will appreciate the frequent, low-jargon explanations that are often glossed over by advanced programming books.

Flashvalley comment:
The perfect companion for ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide. A must if you want to understand Object-Oriented Programming or just to stay up to date with the new actionscript 2.0.

Amazon review:
This O'Reilly Cookbook complements ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition by providing quick solutions to common ActionScript problems. This book trades on our respected "Cookbook" approach, which provides a worked-out script for every problem addressed. You can use these "recipes" to solve an immediate problem, and then explore the issue further in The Definitive Guide when time permits. The ActionScript Cookbook contains over 300 recipes on a myriad of topics.

Flashvalley comment:
A book full of tips and tricks that could "save your life" in many occasions. The author knows what he is talking about and offers practical solutions on problems that occur regularly in the life of Flash developers and designers.