PATRICK NAUGHTON FOUNDER OF THE TEAM THAT DEVELOPED JAVA AUTHORS THE
DEFINITIVE JAVA GUIDE

April 9, 1996, Berkeley, CA-Java, the revolutionary new programming
environment from Sun Microsystems, is bringing cutting-edge interactivity
to the World Wide Web. To help users exploit the power of Java,
Osborne/McGraw-Hill today announces the release of The Java Handbook. In
order to produce a definitive book that shows readers precisely what Java
can do and, more importantly, exactly how to use it, Osborne turned to
Patrick Naughton, the pioneering founder of the development team that
created Java. 

With its in-depth coverage and insider perspective, The Java Handbook is
the resource Web programmers have been waiting for-complete with the
compelling first-hand account of the history of Java as told by the
visionary whose determination and sheer tenacity have made the promise of
interactivity on the Web a reality. 

In The Java Handbook, Naughton shows his readers how to program in Java to
create the dynamic, executable content that brings Web pages to life. This
comprehensive guide starts with the basics, and then provides detailed
coverage of every important aspect of Java programming, including: 

* A primer on object-oriented programming and a detailed discussion
  of Java language constructs.
* Complete coverage of all Java Developer's Kit 1.0 class libraries.
* Lessons on advanced Java features such as multi-threading,
  networking, and GUI programming.
* Working code examples for creating interactive Web page elements
  such as animation, painting, continuously updated displays, sound,
  and client/server networked applications.

According to Naughton, "It was an exhilarating experience to help shape and
drive the development of Java-I lived and breathed this technology 24
hours a day for four years-but it's even more exciting to see the results
of that work poised to change the face of the Web. I've written this book
to help Web programmers master Java so they can start Web revolutions of
their own." 

Scott McNealy, Chairman, CEO and President of Sun Microsystems pays a
unique tribute to Naughton's book, "This book kicks butt...so fun, it
makes me want to go write a Java Applet myself!" 

As a bonus, free executable code examples are provided throughout The Java
Handbook, allowing programmers to immediately try out Java applets on
their own. Additionally, the code can be downloaded for free from the
Osborne/McGraw-Hill website: http://www.osborne.com. 

"The interest in Java is enormous, and there's been a flood of information
about its potential," stated Scott Rogers, Executive Editor at
Osborne/McGraw-Hill. "But there is a scarcity of tangible how-to advice
for people that want to actually program using Java. Patrick's book fills
this void with an insider's perspective that only he can provide." 

The Java Handbook is softcover, 450 pages, and has illustrations and
graphics throughout. Suggested retail price: $27.95. ISBN: 0-07-882199-1.
For orders only, phone: (800) 227-0900, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. -
4:30 p.m., Pacific Time. 

Patrick Naughton, one of foremost Java developers in the world, spent four
years intently pursuing his singular programming vision as a founder of
the Java development team at Sun. Naughton is currently senior vice
president of technology at Starwave, a media company presently forging new
ground in the electronic publishing universe, where he heads the
development of platform strategies, applications and tools for publishing
online services on the Internet. Starwave uses Java to create several
popular sites on the Web, including Mr. Showbiz, NBA.com and the ESPN Web
site SportsZone. Renowned for its continually updated sports scores, The
Zone has more viewers on the Web than any other destination site, and was
recently awarded the Excellence in Software Award from the Software
Publisher's Association. 

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Berkeley, California, is a leading
publisher of computer books that include user and reference guides for
people at all levels of computer and software proficiency. Known for its
best-selling Internet titles-The Internet Complete Reference and The
Internet Yellow Pages-as well as its Busy People and Oracle Press series,
Osborne/McGraw-Hill also has established strategic publishing
relationships with the Corel Corporation, the Oracle Corporation, Stream
International, and several well-known McGraw-Hill magazines including LAN
Times and BYTE. A division of The McGraw-Hill Companies,
Osborne/McGraw-Hill is targeting consumer support, emerging technologies,
and innovative applications for developing future computer books. 

McGraw-Hill Inc
Professional Book Group
11 West 19th St
New York, NY 10011
800-233-1128,  Orders: 800-822-8158,  Fax: 800-932-0183
 
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