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Feb 15, 1997

Java Bookshelf
Browse the Java Bookshelf to find the resource that best fits your needs. We haven't sank our teeth into all the books listed here, but the descriptions covers each book's offerings.

Active Java
Object-Oriented Programming for the World Wide Web
By: Adam Freeman and Darrel Ince ISBN: 0-201-40370-6 Publisher: Addison-Wesley Price: $25.95

Covers the main language concepts and provides a thorough introduction to new concepts and issues

Includes coverage of object-oriented programming techniques

Illustrated with samples of programming code taken from real applets

Provides the opportunity to construct a moderately complex application building on the book's examples, with discussions of the coding techniques and the software construction process.

Core Java
By: Gary Cornell and Cay S. Horstmann ISBN: 0-13-565755-5, 620 pages & CD-ROM Publisher: SunSoft Press Price: $40.00

Core Java provides coverage of all Java features and syntax as well as Visual Basic and C/C++ tips that compare and contrast features of Java to those languages. This book is best fit for programmers who want to learn Java to broaden their marketability. It also includes a CD-ROM that provides source code and applets discussed in the book.

Creating Cool Web Applets
with Java
By: Paul J. Perry ISBN: 1-56884-881-1, 400 pages & CD-ROM Publisher: IDG Price: $24.99

This hands-on guide targets the non-programmer who wants to get up and running quickly with Java. It provides a programming overview and explores how to use Java's object-oriented features, data types, statements, and development tools. Additionally, it includes the "Java Jive" (a glossary of Java terms) and a Java Language Summary..

Essential Java
Developing Interactive Applications for the World Wide Web
By: Jason Manger ISBN: 0-201-40370-6, softcover, 1996 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Price: $39.95

Essential Java is written for web developers and novice programmers who want to get to grips with Java and JavaScript. The book begins with an introduction to JavaScript and as you read on, you'll find step-by-step instructions on developing Java applets. The companion CD-ROM includes the Java Development Kit (JDK) for Windows 95, Windows NT and Solaris.

Exploring Java
By: Pat Niemeyer & Josh Peck ISBN: 1-56592-184-4, 426 pages Publisher: O'Reilly Price: $24.95

The first book in O'Reilly's Java documentation series, Exploring Java introduces Java basics. It shows how to get up to speed writing Java applets and other applications, including networking programs, content and protocol handlers, and security managers.