Object-oriented Modeling and Design with UML (Alternative Etext Formats) 2nd (second) Edition by Blaha, Michael R., Rumbaugh, James R published by Prentice Hall
This revision offers a crisp, clear explanation of the basics of object-oriented thinking via UML models, then presents a process for applying these principles to software development, including C++, Java, and relational databases. An integrated case study threads throughout the book, illustrating key ideas as well as their application.
James E. Rumbaugh is an American computer scientist and object-oriented methodologist who is best known for his work in creating the Object Modeling Technique (OMT) and the Unified Modeling Language (UML).