Any good Java object oriented book?

Hi,
I am looking for a Java book that teaches good object oriented programming. Is there any good Java object-oriented book in the market?
Thanks.

"Thinking in Java" 2nd Edition by Bruce Eckels. You
can download it from his website - the url escapes me
at the minute. You should be able to find it no
problem though.I second that recommendation (although it's "Eckel" without the "s"). He now has a Beta 3rd edition of the book.
The URL is http://www.bruceeckel.com/

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