Sams Teach Yourself Java™ 2 in 21 Days, Professional Reference Edition, Third Edition continues to be one of the most popular, best-selling Java tutorials on the market. Written by two expert technical writers, it has been acclaimed for its clear and personable writing, for its extensive use of examples, and for its logical and complete organization. This new edition maintains and improves upon all these qualities, while updating, revising, and reorganizing the material to cover the latest developments in Java and to expand the book's coverage of core Java programming topics. The Professional Reference Edition includes seven additional bonus chapters, a complete Java reference section, and a CD containing Sun's Java SDK.

Laura Lemay is one of the world's most popular authors on Web development topics. Her books have sold over two million copies worldwide. Known for her ability to clearly explain even the most difficult technical topics, she complements her discussions with interesting yet practical examples.

Rogers Cadenhead is a writer, computer programmers, and Web developer who has written nine books on Internet-related topics. He maintains the Cruel Site of the Day and several other popular Internet sites.

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