What's a good beginning JSP book in 2002?

I'm looking for a good book for beginners that will give practical information about Servlets and JSP. It should discuss using JSP with a MYSQL database, configuring the JSP development environment on a PC using windows, and do this in a clear and consise manner so that it can be applied in the real world immediately.
I've heard that "Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSP)" by Marty Hall is good. He also came out with a "More Core.....edition". Does the "More Book" cover everything in the 1st book?
Thanks

Hi,
I have not read Marty Hall's book, but I do like java server pages by Wrox. It's heavy weight (3kg and covers a lot - I mean a lot). It is written by a bunch of professionals, and there is never a mention of ' this is beyond the scope of this book' as I have regularly seen in (say, Manning books - which I wouldn't waste any further money on!!).
Anyway, I reckon this is the best book I have ever bought , about �50 Sterling. Expensive, but excellent.
Best,
kev

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