java learning resources..

hi there,

I am due to start university in Sept 2010 where I will primarily be learning and have to use Java.

As my programming knowledge in very limited and restricted I thought it would be benefical to begin learning in advance.

Whilst I have found several books online they are all orientated towards games programming.

Could any experts out there recommend some Java learning books and even forums? that will put me in good stead for starting university?

Thanks in adavance...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...AAAKoEBU_QLuL5

i was hoping an expert could guide me to a book or video tutorial

as you see there are so many

If you have low experience in programming I'd recommend Deitel & Deitel Java How To Program for a book. It's pretty good for beginners. As for tutorials. Well, there is quite too many