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+# Chapter 12: Talking to Bitcoind
+
+While working with Bitcoin Scripts, we hit the boundaries of what's possible with `bitcoin-cli`. Fortunately, there are other ways to work with the Bitcoin network. Though these APIs can ultimately allow you to access _all_ of Bitcoin's functionality, we're going to start off with the simpler APIs that largely duplicate `bitcoin-cli` by accessing `bitcoind`. Consider it a new way to do what you already know that's a gateway to writing with APIs.
+
+## Objectives for This Chapter
+
+After working through this chapter, a developer will be able to:
+
+   * Decide Between a Few Methods of Talking to Bitcoind
+   * Create Bitcoin Transactions by Talking to Bitcoind
+   
+Supporting objectives include the ability to:
+
+   * Understand How to Use APIs
+   * Create a Foundation for Accessing Bitcoind 
+   
+## Table of Contents
+
+  * [Section One: Accessing Bitcoind with Curl](12_1_Accessing_Bitcoind_with_Curl.md)
+  * [Section Two: Accessing Bitcoind with JavaScript](12_1_Accessing_Bitcoind_with_JavaScript.md) 
+  * [Section Three: Accessing Bitcoind with C](12_1_Accessing_Bitcoind_with_C.md)