ArcView GIS/Avenue Programmer's Reference: Class Hierarchy Quick Reference and 101 Scripts

While ESRI may make great products, and ArcView is one of them, their ability to write clear and concise product literature could be improved. This is where Razavi and friends come in. If you are serious about developing ArcView based GIS applications, don't even bother starting without having this book on hand. Learn your craft with Razavi's Developer's Guide first, and then grab the Programmer's Reference. The clouded world of Avenue programming will become a lot clearer