The version of
Java Exam Cram 2 that Marcus and I are just finishing up is strictly devoted to the 1.4 exam (310-035). The publisher is
Que Publishing - who took over the Exam Cram line after the demise of Coriolis. The publication date is in early March.
The Exam Cram books are designed to be a compact review of a subject, not a beginner's introduction.
Bill