This third edition is updated to welcome a whole new generation of Mac users to AppleScript and how they can take control of their Mac. With more and more people choosing Macs, new demand and interest in Applescript is inevitable as people realize its power and usefulness. This new edition takes the new Apress Mac audience to Applescript. AppleScript is easy to understand, it’s built into every Mac, and with this book you will learn how to unleash the full power of Applescript so that you can automate anything you do on your Mac! This is the third edition of our critically-acclaimed AppleScript book, and it has been completely updated to include all of the new features of Leopard and Snow Leopard, the latest releases of Mac OS X. It begins by giving you a concise introduction to "The World of AppleScript so that you can get your bearings, and then moves directly to "How to AppleScript." You’ll learn how to handle variable, loops, and commands.