One of the only books that bridge the gap between O-O design (in UML) and O-O programming (in Java) in an integrated fashion. ? Learn how to translate a UML class diagram into Java source code ? Includes extensive coverage of GUI programming with Swing ? A running case study is used throughout the book ? Includes introductory level coverage of databases and distributed systems, some knowledge of which is vital for building serious programs ? Companion Web Site includes slides, exercise solutions, sample programs and links.