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What stands out about this textbook is the way it connects real-world examples to theory.

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You will find that this textbook uses bullet points to highlight key facts.

Early Irish and Welsh Kinship by T M Charles-Edwards: Used

This textbook is the required reading for the core curriculum course.

CADENHEAD: STY JAVA 6 IN 21 DAYS _p5 (5th Edition) Cadenhead, Rogers, Lemay, La

This textbook is a bit heavy but worth it for the amount of content inside.

Sams Teach Yourself Java 6 in 21 Days

A nice touch in this textbook is the chapter-opening vignettes that hook your interest.