Gregory Rawlins text of step by step guide on learning Java.

By Allen B. Downey; Green Tea Press, 2002. Teaches general principles of programming, via Java as subject language. Thorough, in-depth approach to many basic and intermediate programming topics. Full text online and downloads: HTML, PDF, PS, LaTeX. [Free, Green Tea Press]

A JavaWorld comparative review of 7 intro-programming language books.

By K. N. King. Assumes no previous programming experience. Includes over 700 review questions, exercises, and programming projects. Features unique questions and answers sections and in-depth case studies.