Read and Display Server-Side XML with JavaScript
http://www.sitepoint.com/article/server-side-xml-javascript

Pillai, Premshree
SitePoint
2003

Abstract:

XML is a very important base on which Web Services work, and, in conjunction with a number of client- and server-side languages, can be put to good effect. Let's see how we can use XML and client side JavaScript to display the contents of a XML file, access child elements, manipulate elements, and more!