Books like Java in a Nutshell by David Flanagan

Highly acclaimed introductory Java book.

Learn the fundamentals and practical techniques for building reliable concurrent Java applications, covering thread safety, synchronization, and modern concurrency APIs.

Thinking in Java is a comprehensive guide that explains the principles, design, and practical use of Java, with challenging exercises and clear examples to deepen understanding.

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Java Examples in a Nutshell offers compact, well‑commented programs that build on the quick‑reference of Java in a Nutshell, guiding readers from basics to advanced Java 1.1 features.

"While Java texts are plentiful, it is difficult to find one that takes a real-world approach, and encourages novice programmers to build on their Java skills through practical exercise. Written by an expert with 19 years experience teaching computer programming, Java Programming Fundamentals presents object-oriented programming by employing examples taken from everyday life." "The text presents object-oriented design and programming principles in a completely integrated and incremental fashion. It correlates each concept to a real-world application example and then introduces the corresponding Java language construct. The approach continues throughout the book, in that every concept is first introduced through practical examples, followed by short programming tutorials. To round out its coverage, the book provides several case studies, which illustrate various design issues and demonstrate the usefulness of techniques presented throughout the book."--Jacket.

A practical companion for Java developers creating graphics-intensive applications or applets, focusing on Java Foundation Classes and GUI development.

A comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to Java programming using Java 5.0, emphasizing object‑oriented concepts and clean design.