Java(TM) Language Specification (2nd Edition)

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Summary: Java Language Specification, Second Edition
Review: This book is Java's definition manual authorized by SUN, as compared with the ISO-14882 for C++. Any serious Java user should put the book on their desptop for final reference. I don't think it is easy to understand and fit for reading through, epspecially for newcomer.

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Summary: great technial resource
Review: This book is not for newbie or non-technical person. If you want to sharpen, your java skills add this book to your shelf. Although JavaDocs should be the first place to look for technical specification but this printed, form has its own advantage. Specially if it's hard for you to read online grab a copy of this book. Book is technical, precise and well compiled. Great reference book. Hey, if you are one of those people who go for examples rather than specification then save you money for something else like almanac