Best absolute beginner book

Hi eveyrone,
I need opinions here... I would like to know what the best ABSOLUTE beginner book would be, for Java - in your opinion. I've been messing with Java for the past couple days.. and haven't got very far.
I have used Visual Basic in the past. I do not know C/C++.
Thanks for the opinions!
-Jonzo

There's no absolute best. A lot of it depends on the individual's style, etc.
All of the following should be decent. Check them out and find out which ones work best for you.
Sun's basic Java tutorial
Sun's New To Java Center. Includes an overview of what Java is, instructions for setting up Java, an intro to programming (that includes links to the above tutorial or to parts of it), quizzes, a list of resources, and info on certification and courses.
http://javaalmanac.com. A couple dozen code examples that supplement The Java Developers Almanac.
jGuru. A general Java resource site. Includes FAQs, forums, courses, more.
JavaRanch. To quote the tagline on their homepage: "a friendly place for Java greenhorns." FAQs, forums (moderated, I believe), sample code, all kinds of goodies for newbies. From what I've heard, they live up to the "friendly" claim.
Bruce Eckel's Thinking in Java (Available online.)
Joshua Bloch's Effective Java
Bert Bates and Kathy Sierra's Head First Java.

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