Java 2 In Plain English cuts to the core of Java 2 by delivering both a detailed reference section covering key components of the Java language, and a dense tutorial covering the essentials of Java 2. Instant access to core Java information comes through extensive cross references with live page numbers, topical and alphabetical organization of material, valuable examples, clean design, and a strong user - friendly In Plain English section that identifies common tasks and their corresponding elements. A programmer's ability to reference the Java language from multiple angles beyond an ordinary index makes this book a powerful programming tool. With Java 2 In Plain English at your side, you can immediately solve Java programming problems with the strength of a relational database instead of a simple index!

Brian Overland worked for Microsoft for 10 years, where he was a software tester, senior technical writer, and project leader on the development teams of both Visual C++ 1.0 and Visual Basic 1.0. His books include Visual Basic 6 In Plain English and C++ In Plain English. Michael Morrison is a Java and C++ developer, an instructor for Web--based learning courses, including DigitalThink's Introduction to Java 2 series, and the author of more than a dozen computer books.