We have chosen in this bibliography a selection of JavaScript books that can take you from newbie all the way to ninja. Begin by learning the basics and best practices. Once you are comfortable, move onto more advanced topics like unit testing, performance enhancements, and design patterns. Learn how libraries like Underscore, Angular, and jQuery can increase your productivity. Step into the fast growing world of mobile development with web frameworks like jQuery Mobile and cross-platform frameworks like Adobe PhoneGap. And finally go full circle with JavaScript on the server with the increasingly popular Node.js. With JavaScript you can create dynamic websites for desktop and mobile browsers, create fast and efficient servers, and build apps to sell for nearly every smartphone market place.  

JavaScript’s popularity is poised for continued growth and this bibliography, with the help of Safari Books Online, can help you to grow your JavaScript skills.