Let Beginning JSP 2 be your guide as you begin using JSP. This comprehensive guide starts by steering you through your first JSP application. It reviews HTML, and provides you with a useful overview of JSP. You�ll then be ready to start learning one of the core techniques in JSP: pulling data from a database and working with that data. When you�ve mastered this technique, you�ll be ready to branch out powerfully into other JSP topics: variables, scope, flow control, and code reuse for productive time management. Finally, the book shows you how you can use JSP with XML and gives you a taste of some advanced topics, including using Struts and the Model View Controller. This book�s step-by-step examples explain the techniques behind the code. The authors include realistic scenarios wherever possible to build your knowledge and confidence in JSP. After reading this book, you�ll have the knowledge and skills to enter the web development and Java development industries. All you need to begin this journey is a basic understanding of HTML and Java.

I want to write my scripts myself, like I do the rest of my code, and I need a good book to which I can refer as I teach myself the language. This is that book! Goodman's 'JavaScript and DHTML Cookbook' is perfect for someone who wants to explore JavaScript, or for someone who is skilled with the language who needs to look up just how to handle a particular programming problem now and then...Goodman sets forth a task, such as opening a popup window, explains it, shows you the code to do it, then discusses the script and why it works...It's like sitting in a room with another bithead discussing problems and solutions. Sometimes you even laugh! The recipes range from very simple to extremely complex. There's something in here for every webmaster.

Java Media APIs: Cross-Platform Imaging, Media, and Visualization presents integrated Java media solutions that demonstrate the best practices for using this diverse collection. According to Sun MicroSystems, "This set of APIs supports the integration of audio and video clips, animated presentations, 2D fonts, graphics, and images, as well as speech input/output and 3D models." By presenting each API in the context of its appropriate use within an integrated media application, the authors both illustrate the potential of the APIs and offer the architectural guidance necessary to build compelling programs.

This is the first effective Java book for true beginners. Sure, books before now focused on basic concepts and key techniques, and some even provided working examples on CD. Still, they lacked the power to transform someone with no programming experience into someone who sees, who really "gets it."

Working with Ground-Up Java, you will definitely get it. This is due to the clarity of Phil Heller’s explanations, and the smoothly flowing organization of his instruction. He’s one of the best Java trainers around.