This book is your go-to guide to unlock the power of this amazing language. [Features]: learn the basics : expressions, variables, functions and more ; apply object-orientated programming and principles to structure reusable, dependable code ; master common data structures such as Strings, Arrays and Objects ; work with XML using the new E4X extensions ; take control of the powerful new event model to write interactive software ; discover new display types such as Shape and Sprite ; add sound, video, animation and effects ; debug, handle erros, and make you applications fault-tolerant ; read, write, and store data in binary format." - back cover.