This text/CD-ROM package provides a foundation on programming concepts, statements, and methods and then introduces object oriented programming, GUIs, applets, internationalization, multithreading, multimedia, I/O, and networking. Suitable for both beginning and advanced students, the text covers all subjects required for the Level I Java Certification Exam. Use of Sun ONE Studio is woven throughout the book to facilitate developing and managing Java programs. The CD- ROM contains Java SDK 1.4, Sun ONE Studio 4, solutions and answers to questions, and source code. Liang teaches software engineering at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)