Books like Objects first with Java by David J. Barnes

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.

"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.

"To take full advantage of Java, or of any of today's object-oriented languages, programmers must learn fundamental design principles as well as the syntax of code. This tutorial teaches program design in a format even beginning programmers can understand." "You'll learn to use a design notation system that makes it easier to represent the design features of a program. Unlike conventional texts in software design, this book starts with concrete solutions and uses examples to demonstrate theory and abstract principles. This approach is aimed at hands-on programmers who learn best by working through problems in step-by-step fashion."--BOOK JACKET.