Java Server Pages-Hans Bergsten/Head First Servlets and JSP by Kathy-Sierra

Pleasy help me choose which one is better for a starter but also not compromising what is required by an advanced programmer. i am really confused.
[154 byte] By [rajitoora] at [2007-11-27 4:51:08]
# 1
hope this is the right forum
rajitoora at 2007-7-12 10:04:46 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Web Tier APIs...
# 2
Personally I like books of Bates and Sierra. Their books reads very well.You can find some ebooks here: http://esnips.comSearch on "java", "jsp" or "servlet" and you'll find enough comparision material.
BalusCa at 2007-7-12 10:04:46 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Web Tier APIs...
# 3
any more suggestions please
rajitoora at 2007-7-12 10:04:46 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Web Tier APIs...
# 4
so no further suggestions by anybody..........
rajitoora at 2007-7-12 10:04:46 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Web Tier APIs...
# 5
get both.
jwentinga at 2007-7-12 10:04:46 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Web Tier APIs...
# 6

try amazon.com and read the reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Head-First-Java-Kathy-Sierra/dp/0596009208

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/0596005636/sr=1-2/qid=1179723987/ref=cm_rev_next/103-9729026-8822200?ie=UTF8&customer-reviews.sort%5Fby=-SubmissionDate&n=283155&s=books&customer-reviews.start=11&qid=1179723987&sr=1-2

Cheers,

evnafets

evnafetsa at 2007-7-12 10:04:46 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Web Tier APIs...
# 7
thankz for your suggestions.an i got that i have to take both of them but first head first and then java patterns
rajitoora at 2007-7-12 10:04:46 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Web Tier APIs...