Its quiet good book for novices. Using this book we can learn how to create plug-ins and other things like how to install plug-ins, uses etc.,.

This is an excellent reference book, particularly if you have done some Java coding before and need a new reference for the latest release. The author knows what goes on under the hood, which makes his explanations both useful and interesting. He also points out areas where you can get in trouble, again reflecting his broad experience. There is a short introduction to Java Script at the end - just enough for Java programmers who need to do a bit of Java script on a web site.

Excellent coverage of the language. Informative and will quickly bring one up to speed on the Java technology and Object Oriented Programming as it was meant to be. The JDK was missing from the CD ROM, but if you can't get it off the web then maybe you should stick to Visual BASIC. Excellent for new programmers as well as being useful as a reference.

This book covers a ton of things about the Java language. Some reviewers who have suggested that the coverage is 'rushed', but I think that's more because the book covers soo much material. This is a great reference. The explanations are easy to understand, and I loved the explanation of Threads. Unfortunately, the index leaves a lot to be desired and sometimes makes it hard to find what you are looking for, so you have to rely on the table of contents.

Yes, the plot is interesting. Yes, the characters are (somewhat) believable. But it is very apparent that Mr. Weber has a bonus clause on his contract for the number of adverbs he can use. How many different ways can you depict mannerisms and emotions while speaking? Just ask Mr. Weber. I tried (in vain) to find a portion of dialogue that did not have the characters words embellished with so many trite expressions to the point of total distraction from the storyline. Too bad, it could have been a great book. Also, what's with the ending? Did he come to a point where he had a limit on his page count and had to condense 10 chapters of conclusion into one Epilogue?

"Honerable Enemies" is a page turner. Weber weaves a strong plot with non-stop action. A great what-if scenario about our fragile relationship with Japan.

This is the worst java book I've ever read. The book is unorganized and the content is not suitable for the beginner at all.

The companion CD-ROM is useless.

If the authors would like to publish the new version for JDK 1.2, there will be a lot of works they need to get accomplished.

Simple words from me.... Don't buy this book.

Covers alot of fancy staff but has a great lack of contents. It seems like the author has rushed through the book just to fill it out with the Java 1.1 features and forgot to describe the import basics behind the language. There's now way you're gonna be a Java guru by reading this book!

It is very thorough. Almost everything important about java is in there including JDBC, JNI, Java Beans, Servlets, security management, even the specification of the virtual machine and most is explained well understandble. It is the best java book I ever saw!