"Castanet and Bongo Programming seems to be aimed squarely at beginners--it even includes a Java primer in the appendix--but contains a surprising amount of depth, including a helpful chapter on channel security. Authors Neil Barlett and Steve Simkin take turns writing chapters, making for a tag-team approach that has a hard time keeping the reader's focus. Castanet and Bongo Programming mostly focuses on building Castanet channels, with ..."
Java Programming EXplorer(11th Edition) Everything You Need to Develop Internet Applications with the Java Programming Language by Neil Bartlett, Alex Leslie, SteveSimkin Paperback, 848 Pages, Published 1996 by Coriolis Group ISBN-13: 978-1-883577-81-0, ISBN: 1-883577-81-0
"Shows you step by step how to create your own Java applications for Netscape and other Web browsers. Teaches you Java programming from scratch, but also includes advanced techniques like image manipulation, custom control writing, and security. Gives you detailed information on writing new Java classes for controls and layouts. Clarifies "Java the language" versus "Java the programming toolset." Discusses the impact of Java on Internet ..."
"Teaches you how to write incredible multiuser games for the Internet using the Java programming language. Lists the best Internet resources for game players and programmers. Includes arcade-style game creation tips: game loops, sprites, collision detection, and realistic movement. Details over 10,000 lines of highly optimized, reusable code."