Actionscript Book Recommendations

The books below have been read, and are recommended for purchase to assist in learning, understanding, and furtherance of knowledge in the subject of actionscript. The first is advanced and the second is an introduction. There is a large difference in speed and detail between the two.

ActionScript : The Definitive Guide

This book offers an advanced rendition of actionscript. The reference section and general description is very good, and detailed. This book is advanced.
Foundation ActionScript

This book is a step by step introduction to actionscript. It assumes no knowledge at all about actionscript, even explaining what a variable is in programming. There is a case study. This book is an introduction book, and the pace is very slow.

If you are completely new to actionscript, and with a limited or no knowledge of programming, then this book is a good one for you.