This book/CD-ROM package shows how to use Perl to create effects for Web sites. Chapters contain step-by-step instructions for adjusting a specific configuration or running an add-on program that will perform a specific action. Coverage includes data and text manipulation, CGI tricks, networking, development tools, system management, and platform specialties. The CD-ROM contains ready-to-use Perl scripts, many modules required by the scripts, and Perl compilers for Mac and Unix. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)