Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an object-oriented computer programming language like Java You might think the problem is your brain It seems to have a mind of its own a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry technical stuff you're forced to study The fact is your brain craves novelty It's constantly searching scanning waiting for something unusual to happen After all that's the way it was built to help you stay alive It takes all the routine ordinary dull stuff & filters it to the background so it won't interfere with your brain's real work--recording things that matter How does your brain know what matters? It's like the creators of the Head First approach say suppose you're out for a hike & a tiger jumps in front of you what happens in your brain? Neurons fire Emotions crank up Chemicals surge That's how your brain knows & that's how your brain will learn Java Head First Java combines puzzles strong visuals mysteries & soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects to engage you in many different ways It's fast it's fun & its effective & despite its playful appearance Head First Java is serious stuff a complete introduction to object-oriented programming & Java You'll learn everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics including threads network sockets & distributed programming with RMI & the new second edition focuses on Java 50 the latest version of the Java language & development platform Because Java 50 is a major update to the platform with deep code-level changes even more careful study & implementation is required So learning the Head First way is more important than ever If you've read a Head First book you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works If you haven't you're in for a treat You'll see why people say it's unlike any other Java book you've ever read By exploiting how your brain works Head First Java compresses the time it takes to learn & retain--complex information Its unique approach not only shows you what you need to know about Java syntax it teaches you to think like a Java programmer If you want to be bored buy some other book But if you want to understand Java this book's for you