>
> #Java Complete, also from Sybex, about the same size, and the same bargain
> #price. OTOH, going over the descriptions at the back, I don't know that
> they're
>
> I won't recommend Java Complete to a beginner. The book doesn't touch
> much on Java, the language, but more on Java's APIs -- it's like those
> MSVC++ books that don't really touch on the C++ langauge but more of the
> tool.
I agree. Its handier for those who've already used Java and are pretty
familiar with it. Personally, I use the book only as a look-up/reference for
the Java APIs, rather than turn to it as a book that teaches me to do get
things done. Those who are totally new to Java may not even get the
slightest hint of what the book really is for.
> If you're looking for a bargain, try Bruce Eckel's "Thinking In
> Java" book. The PDF version if free for download ->
> http://www.eckelobjects.com. If you need more book recommendations in
> Java, pls let me know.. I would be happy to give you more info.
How different is Java in a Nutshell from O'Reilly?
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