Hi.

I am experienced in C++ and Java (as well as a range of other languages). I am new to VB.NET, but had a few looks at Visual Basic many years ago.

I need to get up and running with VB.NET fast; specifically I need to be able to create web applications using webforms in VB.NET.

I purchased Deitel's "VB.NET How to program" which was a mistake, since it is an extremely slow introduction for programming novices (yes, my fault).

So I need a recommendation for a book/several books. Requirements:

1) Subject: should cover what I need for doing web programming (mostly webforms) in VB.NET.

2) Should be complete, accurate and concise.

3) I don't need general descriptions of programming language concepts such as control structures or OOP, but I need a description of how these are implemented in VB.NET.

4) Should describe the .NET Framework (with which I don't have any experience).

Will a volume like Balena's Core Reference cover all I need, or is it best to go for seperate references for e.g. VB.NET language, .NET Framework and ASP.NET (such as O'Reilly's Nutshell books)?

Or do I need any works (in addition to an introductory book) at all, or will I find everything I need in the electronic documentation?

Thank you very much in advance.

Phanthomas