Cay Horstmann's eighth edition of Java Concepts provides an approachable introduction to fundamental programming techniques and design skills, helping readers master basic concepts and become competent coders. Updates for the Java 8 software release and additional visual design elements make this student-friendly text even more engaging. The text is known for its realistic programming examples, great quantity and variety of homework assignments, and programming exercises that build student problem-solving abilities. The eighth edition now includes problem solving sections, more example code online, and exercise from Science and Business. This text is an unbound, three hole punched version.