Written with a combination of "geeky" humor and a clear, direct style, this manual for ActionScript 3.0 with Flash CS3 and Flex offers a step-by-step procedure for learning the essentials of the program and its features. Authors Webster (developer), Yard (software architect), and McSharry (Flash developer) utilize numerous screen shots and a strictly linear format for presenting their information. Among the numerous topics are using ActionScript objects, manipulating sound and video, and using the power of regular expressions and XML. This book is appropriate for Flash designers looking for new skills and ActionScript developers who want to get acquainted with the newest version. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)