Tcl Tk
TCL/TK Pocket Reference
Format: Paperback
Author: Paul Raines
ReleaseDate: 15 December, 1998
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Rating:
I keep going back to Ousterhout 
If you have questions about the way the commands work, or the concepts behind them (what is a list?) then you'll find that you keep going back to the larger books. This reference is good if you are only looking for syntax or available options to a command you understand.
So I am currently in Ousterhout for most of my questions and then opening this infrequently to check syntax.
I think it could have had a more extensive index and I cannot see any order in the table of contents.
A lot of info in a small package. 
In my opinion, this book (along with other pocket references) are better than some full sized books. These pocket reference guides pack an amazing amount of information. One thing I like about this book is that it goes straight to the point. For example, I wanted to look up the after command. So, in a few seconds I find the description, and I immediately learn the syntax for this command. There is no long description or theory to read through, the bulk of what you need to know is right there. Anybody who is in to TCL/TK should get this book!.
A different kind of animal
TK (took Kit) graphic tool to help build graphic interface. Tcl (Tool command language) scripting language.
You will be surprised to know that you know a lot of the commands and concepts already.
The reason for different languages is to be more efficient in the purpose of the program. In my case this is used for writing code for phone switching systems. No one can remember all the commands; so it is wise to carry your pocket reference with you. For those that do not have the occasion to use Tcl/Tk the reference helps you stay culturally literate. And who know one day you may have the need and say "now where did I put that Pocket reference?".
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