Java 2: The Complete Reference, Fifth Edition by Herbert Schildt (Repost)

Let Herb Schildt, the world's leading programming author, show you everything you need to develop, compile, debug, and run Java applications and applets. This definitive guide contains complete details on the Java language, its class libraries, and its development environment along with hundreds of examples and expert techniques. Fully updated to cover the latest features of Java 2, v1.4, including the new I/O API, regular expressions, chained exceptions, the assert keyword, and upgrades to Java's networking classes and the Collections Framework, this comprehensive reference is a must-have for every Java programmer. And, everything is explained in the clear, uncompromising style that has made Herb Schildt the choice of millions worldwide.

Master the entire Java language and its core libraries
Build portable applets and applications
Fully utilize the Abstract Windows Toolkit (AWT)
Use layout managers effectively
Supercharge your programs using multithreading
Leverage the power of the Collections Framework
Apply Java's networking and imaging classes
Migrate code from C++ to Java
Explore servlets, Swing, and JavaBeans
Learn about Java's newest features–including the new I/O and regular expression APIs, the assert keyword, and chained exceptions