Speaking JavaScript: An In-Depth Guide for Programmers. Axel Rauschmayer

You may not like JavaScript and not write a line of code on It, but not to admit that JavaScript is used everywhere - will not work. The language works equally well both on the client and on the server, with which developers in this language are very lucky: it is not necessary to learn another language in addition. This guide is intended for novice developers, but provides a detailed overview of complex language topics such as object-oriented programming, error handling, and more.