This is a great book. it is something that I would recommend for people that have been exposed to Java before.

The book was exactly as described. Is in great condition and saved me a bunch of money instead of buying it through my campus bookstore. Delivery was fast. Will order from them again.

Another great "Introduction and continuation of computer programming using *" book from Malik, Java in this case.

The style is always the same, why fix it if it isn't broken!

This is the defacto standard for college high-level programming language courses in Java.

This book is for anyone new to programming and wants to get started with Java, or anyone who likes to skim through a thorough Java book, even if experienced. I use this to learn Java, even having completed in detail via 3 CS courses the C++ Malik text. Programming syntax only books have a tendency of leaving important gaps, and lack even basic examples that are a tiny yet necessary glue for the mind.

The book includes a CD with the necessary software and an appendix in the book to get started programming hands-on as you go through the book.

The is book is far better than its nearest competitor, Deitel's Java book.

If you're new to programming, then maybe this book will work for you. If you're an experienced programmer, don't bother with this text. Given it's now in its 3rd edition, it still has misinformation, and typos. Including the index, it contains 1055 pages, but only covers Java through basic OO (inheritance), some GUI, and exception handling. There is no mention of threading, network programming (which are covered quite well in Core Java, Volume 1 at a much lower price). By the time you've reached Chapter 5, the book is still discussing "control structures", ie: if statements, for and while loops. One would think that 315 pages of such is more than sufficient. The pictures help fill the book, and are nicely done. If you're just starting out, buy the book. But if you're wanting to learn what Java is about, start with Core Java instead. At about 1/3 the price, it's fun to read, easily understood, and will get you to your goal much faster.

The book is ok - but I am using it as a reference to Java. I find it horrible whenever I need to look up anything - rarely is any topic listed in the index - so I have to look at the table of contents, guess which chapter my topic may be in, and then skim the chapter! I'm using the 2nd edition, hopefully the third has repaired this huge oversight!

this book is absolutely terrible for a beginner. it has no perspective of what programming or java is like from a beginner's viewpoint. it assumes almost right away that you know a lot about programming and java. its explanations are few and far between, and not well written either. moreover, it has a fair number of typos and errors in the text. the person who wrote this book is by undoubtedly a genius, and he definitely knows his stuff; however, he's not a writer and he's not a teacher, and he should be banned from ever writing any kind of beginner programming book ever again. i highly suggest anyone interested in programming or java use another book, as this one is terrible.

This guy is unbelievable, beginner book my ass, he starts off with basic, basic crap then starts techno blah, blah, blah, is there a road to recovery for this technocrat who can't teach to the rest of us working on our first programming language, just would like to meet the person who picked this for a beggining java course, found more helpful explainations on the web!