Java for dummies

I'm a dummy. Why? Because I actually bought this book without browsing through it first. Why a dummy? Because this book, despite what it hints at, is not about Java, much less programming in Java. It's title should have been “Using Java Applets in a Webpage for Dummies”. Yes, it's about using Java applets. And even then it's of a poor quality. The book is actually very light in details and “meat”. There's a lot of repeated explanations and definitions, especially regarding the object and embed HTML tags. There's many other books that teach you both how to use applets and how to write applets. Do not buy this book. I'd give it a 0-star if I could.