This bundle combines two instructional Java books into one: 

• Java Programming: An Introduction, History, and the Fundamentals for Creating Your First Program 
• Java Programming: Intermediate Concepts for the Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming 

These are the first two books in a series dedicated to learning about Java and Java programming. Java is a simple yet powerful programming language, taught in colleges and used by companies all over the world. It is one of the most common programming languages used in modern business, and a graspable entry into the object-oriented class of programming languages. This book will take you from complete novice to knowledgeable beginner, with an appreciation for the history behind Java development. You will finish this entry in the series with the tools and building blocks necessary to write simple Java programs, and the foundation of learning necessary to advance to the intermediate, more complex facets of Java smoothly and seamlessly. 

This book covers some of the following topics: 

• Who created Java, and why 
• An overview of object oriented programming (OOP) 
• Tools, commands, and the code to build your first set of programs 
• Variables 
• Data structures 
• Control structures 
• Control flow 
• Nested loops 
• Method overloading

...and many more aspects of the powerful Java language. Whether your end goal is to work in Silicon Valley, create games, or build your own app - every journey begins with a single step. Take the first couple of steps on your journey to harness the power of code! 

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.