Looking For a Good Book

Hi

I'm looking for a good book on design patterns, and perhaps designing applications in general (not a review of Java, just design considerations). I am only slightly exposed to design patterns, so I would like a book that covers the "introductions" and such to basic design patterns, as well as more advanced design patterns as the book progresses. Most importantly, Idon't want a book that assumes you have already read some other book!

To give you insight into my experience to help you make your suggestion - I have been programming (in Java) for about a year and I program almost every day; I am very motivated.

So, what are your suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

[709 byte] By [dynobirda] at [2007-10-2 3:09:40]