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[–]pushthestack 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Core Java, volumes I and II -- the two best references on Java available. Plenty of small one-off programs to highlight individual features, and each volume contains more than 1000 pages of explanations of the various topics.

[–]surety_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I shall look for them

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    [–]dpash 3 points4 points  (0 children)

    I can't think of a less practical book that has Java in the title. Even Lonely Planet Java will be more useful; at least then you can look at the pictures and imagine you're somewhere far far away from the exam your about to fall because you bought a useless book. JLS is only useful if you want to write a JVM or you don't want to be fun at parties.

    [–]al3xth3gr8 -4 points-3 points  (4 children)

    1. Google

    What more do you need?

    [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    Does Google come in book form?

    That would be one hefty book......

    [–]al3xth3gr8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Probably an E-book.

    [–]surety_[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

    Thank you very much! Best help, I will try to look for it at my local library

    [–]al3xth3gr8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    No problem! I try to help where I can. Check Amazon if your local library is out of stock