Core Java(TM) 2, Volume I--Fundamentals (7th Edition) (Core Java 2)

Java In A Nutshell, 5th Edition

Head First Java, 2nd Edition

Beginners Guide

Java 5 Illuminated: An Active Learning Approach (Jones and Bartlett Illuminated Series)

Format: Paperback
Author: Julie Anderson
ReleaseDate: January, 2005
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Rating:

Excellent intro to Java 5
This book does a very good job at teaching Object-Oriented Programming in an easy to understand progressive manner. The book is an excellent introduction to Java 5. All examples in this book are very instructional, and yes, the examples do compile. Kudos to the authors, Herve and Julie.

As an experienced Java programmer, I found this Java resource very useful in emphasizing my software engineeering practices and helping me to focus on designing and writing correct, maintainable java programs.

Chapter 4 detailing Applets and Graphics was very informative for me detailing methods for creating graphical output and drawing shapes and text.

In Summary, this resource is a must have for any Java Engineer's technical library.