Build Your Own Ajax Web Applications uses a step-by-step tutorial format that is very easy to follow, you will be able to build sophisticated and intuitive Ajax web interfaces in no time! Reading this book, and you will: Get an overview of the basic technology you have to be used for building Ajax applications. Understand the XMLHttpRequest object, the core of Ajax applications. Build cross-browser XMLHttpRequest wrapper that you can use in all your projects Ajax. Build Ajax application monitor that works in real time. Get your Ajax applications work with screen readers. Create an Ajax search application that pulled data from Amazon, del.icio.us, and Google. Build 'n' drop a drag Ajax game of chess.