Learn AppleScript : the comprehensive guide to scripting and automation on Mac OS X / Hamish Sanderson and Hanaan Rosenthal. [O'Reilly electronic resource]
pt. 1. Welcome to AppleScript -- pt. 2. Understanding AppleScript -- pt. 3. Putting AppleScript to work.
Summary
"Learn AppleScript: The Comprehensive Guide to Scripting and Automation on Mac OS X, Third Edition has been completely updated for Mac OS X Snow Leopard. It's all here, with an emphasis on practical information that will help you solve any automation problem--from the most mundane repetitive tasks to highly integrated workflows of complex systems"--Resource description page