Helps advanced-beginning to intermediate level users upgrade to JFC, the Swing Toolkit and other Java 1.2 technologies; learn to use core Java APIs; save time with professional programming techniques and proven code; create network applications; master object serialization, RMI, and the Management API; build powerful database applications using JDBC; learn JavaBeans, IDL, and COM integration; and make applications secure. The included CD-ROM contains Jbuilder 2; electronic tutorials; Kawa Java tools; code listings and application from the book; and additional utilities and applications. Weber is a VP of a Java consulting firm. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)