'Java in a Nutshell', fifth edition, covers all the extensive changes implicit in 5.0, the latest and greatest version of Java yet. Among the improvements: more discussion on tools and frameworks, and new code examples to illustrate the working of APIs.

Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory, 'Head First Design Patterns' loads patterns into your brain in a way that sticks. In a way that makes you better at solving software design problems, and better at speaking the language of patterns with others on your team.

This new edition of this book has been updated to add the new features of the Java Servlet API Version 2.2, and new chapters on servlet security and advanced communication. It also introduces several popular tools including JavaServer Pages (JSP), Tea, XMLC, and the Element Construction Set.

Describes J2EE patterns for building applications with superior performance, scalability, and robustness. The authors share Sun's best practices for development with a range of J2EE technologies, including Java Server Pages, Servlets, EJB, and more. This text is useful for intermediate-to-advanced courses in Java programming and program design.

A highly interactive, multi-sensory learning experience that lets new programmers pick up the fundamentals of the Java language quickly. Through mind-stretching exercises, memorable analogies, humorous pictures, and casual language, it encourages readers to think like a Java programmer. This revised second edition focuses on Java 5.0.

Takes an in-depth look at JBoss, an open source tool on the market. This guide teaches how to integrate JBoss with other open source Java products such as Tomcat and Hibernate, and much more. It is written for Java programmers who want to use JBoss on their project.