Hi Tim, Well, I agree that the books you mention do not do a good job. I have recently purchased Java Gently and was pretty frustrated with it particulary because it leads you to practice based on the author's classes rather than playing with core classes (which I think you should be learning).
You may wont to look at the following book: Java Unleashed, Second Edition (Publisher: Macmillan Computer Publishing) Author(s): Michael Morrison et al ISBN: 1575211971 Publication Date: 12/20/96 Surprisingly enouth I found this book written in pretty plain language with simple yet detialed enouth definitions. I have enjoyed using this book to help me understand issues I had trouble with. Hope this helps, Yan +---------------------------------------------------------+ Yan Doldonov www.seabak.com Mail-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] +----------------------------------------------------------+ -----Original Message----- From: Tim Nicholson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 12:05 PM To: JDJList Subject: [jdjlist] books for beginner java students ???? Hi, can someone recommend some books that would be useful for someone who is = just starting at wanting to learn java ? I am looking for books that are easy to read/understand if possible.... I already have the following books however :- 1) Java Gently by Bishop 2) Java:How To Program by Deitel and Deitel and I found these books rather difficult to understand. Did anyone else find that ? Has anyone read the "Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days" ? How did people find this book ? I have bought it but I have not begun to read it yet. So I am interested in anyone else's opinion who know this book ? Does anyone else know about books that are more "user friendly" than these 2 ? Can anyone recommend any books that would be learner friendly for a beginner java student ? To change your membership options, refer to: http://www.sys-con.com/java/list.cfm To change your JDJList options, please visit: http://www.sys-con.com/java/list.cfm
