The Best Book

Hi, all!
I'd like to know the best book for learning Java SE programming.
Your advice is highly appreciated.
Javapal.

CeciNEstPasUnProgrammeur wrote:
Of course, there's also "Thinking in Java" by Bruce Eckel. Highly recommended, never read it myself though.The Eckel book is a fair resource (I have a copy on my shelf at home fwiw) but I wouldn't recommend trying to read it all the way through.
The Head First books are pretty good for getting going.
You can also try a college bookstore. They will likely have something along the lines of what you're looking for. Whether it will be any good or not is a toss up.
PS.

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