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December 16, 1999

Bestselling "Java in a Nutshell" by David Flanagan Updated

"When Java 1.0 was released, it contained 212 classes and interfaces. That was a very manageable size," said Flanagan. "Java 1.1 was more than double the size of the initial release, and the Java 2 Platform was 7 times as large as the initial release that fit so nicely in a nutshell."

In order to cover Java thoroughly, Java in a Nutshell, Third Edition is now part of the three-volume set of quick references that every Java programmer needs. It is an essential companion to the recently released Java Enterprise in a Nutshell, which focuses on the Java Enterprise APIs as well as the brand new Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell, written for Java programmers who are writing applications that use graphics or graphical user interfaces. All three books may be purchased separately.

"If you are a client-side programmer who is working with graphics or graphical user interfaces, you will probably want to supplement Java in a Nutshell with Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell" said Flanagan. "If you are a server-side or enterprise programmer, you'll likely want Java Enterprise in a Nutshell."

New Edition Discount

If you have an older edition of Java in a Nutshell, O'Reilly will give you a 25% discount on the purchase price of the newer edition. To receive the discount, write the discounted price on the order form and send in the title page from the older edition. For example, if you have the first edition of Java in a Nutshell and you'd like to get the updated third edition, take 25% off the standard price ($29.95 x .75 = $22.46), add shipping and send it in along with the title page of the older book. (You must send in the original title page to get the discount--no photocopies allowed.) If you have any questions, please contact a representative from O'Reilly's Customer Service Department (800-998-9938).

What Some Reviewers Said About Previous Editions:

"David Flanagan's Java in a Nutshell has quality stamped on its cover and embedded in its acid-free paper. O'Reilly has a reputation for books with terse, accessible writing and this book is no exception I'm sure this book will meet the needs of programmers everywhere who want to get up to speed with Java."
-- Dr. Dobbs

"Far and away the best book on the subject...[has] a 'maturity' that's lacking in other books --the overall structure and organization of the book are very well thought out."
-- Alex Strasheim

"The best printed Java material is O'Reilly & Associates' Java in a Nutshell. In typical nutshell fashion it is concise, packed with information, and not cluttered with fluff."
-- Roger Jennings

"Neither a reference or a tutorial but a wonderful desktop reference. Written by folks who know the language and published by folks committed to quality. Another bargain from O'Reilly."
-- Randy M. Zeitman, compbookreview.com

"Definitely recommended."
-- Fatbrain.com

"The alchemy of Java isn't harder than C++, just different. All you need for programming prestidigitation is the right kind of spellbook. This is it: a book designed to lie right next to your keyboard, ready to tell you the quick answers to your questions as you write your programs If you are a professional programmer with serious Java needs, then Java in a Nutshell is a must-buy book."
-- Elizabeth Crowe, CNET

"...a valuable resource for Java programmers Java in a Nutshell maintains the high quality that can be found in the entire O'Reilly Nutshell series. At only $19.95 you get an inexpensive technical book filled with expensive information."
-- Suzanne A. Smith, ComputerLink, San Diego Union Tribune

"Java in a Nutshell should have you creating applets as fast as you can say 'Eat at Joes'."
-- David Dean, Internet World

"This book is a must-have reference for Java programmers."
-- IBM Systems Journal

"The best Java book I've seen so far is O'Reilly's Java in a Nutshell by David Flanagan. It's a desktop reference geared towards those with some C/C++ experience, but it also makes a good reference for those with little programming background. At $20, it's a bargain in this class."
-- Aaron Osterby, Puget Sound Computer User

"This is on my desk and it should be on yours! I think this book is one that has to be on your desk or you are not really a Java programmer!"
-- Jonathan Mark Smith, Staten Island Java Group

"A 'must' for anyone wanting to keep up with one of today's most important computer languages for operations on the World Wide Web."
-- James Cox, Midwest Book Review

• Chapter 4, The Java Platform, is available free online

• More information about the book, including Table of Contents, index, author bio, and samples

• Cover graphic in jpeg format

Java Enterprise in a Nutshell
By David Flanagan, Jim Farley, William Crawford & Kris Magnusson
(O'Reilly, $29.95)

Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell
By David Flanagan
(O'Reilly, $29.95)

Java in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition: A Desktop Quick Reference
By David Flanagan
3rd Edition, December 1999
1-56592-487-8, 668 pages, $29.95
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