Head First Java 2nd Edition

Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially
when it s an object-oriented computer programming language
like Java. You might think the problem is your brain. It
seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always
want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to
study.

The fact is your brain craves novelty. It's constantly
searching, scanning, waiting for something unusual to
happen. After all, that's the way it was built to help you
stay alive. It takes all the routine, ordinary, dull stuff
and filters it to the background so it won't interfere with
your brain's real work--recording things that matter. How
does your brain know what matters? It's like the creators of
the Head First approach say, suppose you're out for a hike
and a tiger jumps in front of you, what happens in your
brain? Neurons fire. Emotions crank up. Chemicals surge.

That's how your brain knows.

And that's how your brain will learn Java. Head First Java
combines puzzles, strong visuals, mysteries, and
soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects to engage
you in many different ways. It's fast, it's fun, and it's
effective. And, despite its playful appearance, Head First
Java is serious stuff: a complete introduction to
object-oriented programming and Java. You'll learn
everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics,
including threads, network sockets, and distributed
programming with RMI. And the new. second edition focuses
on Java 5.0, the latest version of the Java language and
development platform. Because Java 5.0 is a major update to
the platform, with deep, code-level changes, even more
careful study and implementation is required. So learning
the Head First way is more important than ever.

If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a
visually rich format designed for the way your brain works.
If you haven't, you're in for a treat. You'll see why people
say it's unlike any other Java book you've ever read.

By exploiting how your brain works, Head First Java
compresses the time it takes to learn and retain--complex
information. Its unique approach not only shows you what
you need to know about Java syntax, it teaches you to think
like a Java programmer. If you want to be bored, buy some
other book. But if you want to understand Java, this book's
for you.

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