Murach's Java Programming

"I think this book is AMAZING. This is my 3rd Java book and I am impressed at every angle. The layout is straightforward, easy-to-navigate, compact and to-the-point, and very professional. There isn't all the fluff that is associated with most beginner books (Head First series especially), and you will be learning the core PLUS writing your own miniprograms nearly from the start. If you want to get straight to the point and learn real-world Java, this is the book for you."

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