Java Thread Programming, by Paul Hyde, directly competes with Java Threads. It clearly targets the novice developer, and includes additional coverage on more advanced topics and techniques for ...

I'm looking for a book, a GOOD book, that details the Java language starting with the basics, or starting with only ASCII programs, and moving up into the Java GUI environment. Any suggestions?

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The growing popularity of Java has been reinforced by a decision to standardize advanced-placement courses in U.S. high schools around Sun Microsystems' programming language.