Java SE 7 Programming Essentials (repost)

Learn Java SE 7 Quickly and Easily
This full-color guide gives you a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Java SE 7 programming, from core programming concepts to using Java language tools and applying good technique.

By the book's end, you'll be ready to manage existing Java code and even write some small programs. This practical book also prepares you for the Oracle OCA: Java SE 7 Programmer certification exam (1Z0-803), covering all the topics you need to know for the exam.

Learn these Java programming essentials—and more:
Java basics—classes, data types, strings, and methods
Using primitive data versus object data
All about operators—arithmetic, relational, and others
Declaring, initializing, and accessing arrays
How loops both simplify and complicate code
When to apply encapsulation and when not to
Top-level structures: abstract classes and interfaces
Handling inheritance, casting, and exceptions

This striking Essentials book maximizes skill acquisition and knowledge retention with:
Chapter-opening learning topics
Full coverage of all exam topics
Four-color illustrations
Essentials and Beyond—summaries and additional suggested exercises
Chapter review questions