Java Books

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Learning Java - This book provides an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to the programming language that has changed the way we think about computing. Java has become the language of choice for a wide variety of applications, including web services, secure network systems, XML-based tools, reusable components, and mission-critical enterprise systems. This book is filled with easy-to-follow code examples to guide you through Java's many features.

Simply Java: An Introduction to Java Programming - This book is an easy-to-follow reference that guides beginning programmers step-by-step through the process of learning Java. It also eliminates extraneous details and stresses only concepts that you need to know. This book is the perfect choice for someone new to Java who is looking for a comprehensive, easy-to-comprehend guide.

Java Language Specification - This book is the authoritative source for high-level information about the Java language. It is a basic reference for all serious Java programmers. Written by the inventors of the technology, it is the definitive technical reference for the Java programming language. The book provides complete, accurate, and detailed coverage of the syntax and semantics of the Java programming language.

Head First Java - This book is a beginning Java primer that makes learning Java fun. It combines puzzles, strong visuals, mysteries, and interviews with famous Java objects to engage you in many different ways. It's fast, it's fun, and it's effective. The more different ways you process the material, the more you'll remember it, and the better you'll be able to put what you learn to use.