books

HI I am new to java. I currently have two books of java namely 'thinking in java' and 'complete reference'. which book do u guys suggest and why?
[156 byte] By [yogiba] at [2007-11-27 6:11:53]
# 1
Thinking in java is good for beginnerscomplete reference is also good when you start programmingHead first java is good when you are going to take up SCJP :)
AnanSmritia at 2007-7-12 17:18:33 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 2
http://chortle.ccsu.edu/java5/cs151java.htmlClick here to learn java also. very good. i started from this website.
fastmikea at 2007-7-12 17:18:33 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 3
thanks for the info guys.@fastmike.-thanks for the link..can someone tell me some info abt the format of the SCJP exam?
yogiba at 2007-7-12 17:18:33 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 4
> can someone tell me some info abt the format of the> SCJP exam?Try posting a thread in the Training / Learning / Certification forum.
CaptainMorgan08a at 2007-7-12 17:18:33 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 5
well right now dont worry about SCJP exam, you will fail it definitely. it took me 1.5 year after studying java day and night cause i was so passionate about it. i cleared my SCJP. Kathy sierra book is the best book for studying SCJP exam.
fastmikea at 2007-7-12 17:18:33 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...