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+Welcome to *Java for Python Programmers*. This short ebook is an ongoing
+project to help Computer Science students who have had one or two
+semesters of Python learn the Java programming language. If you are not
+a part of that audience you may still find this a useful way to learn
+about Java. This book is written using the build on what you know
+philosophy. In order to help you learn Java I will start with a Python
+example and then implement the example in Java. Along the way we will
+examine the strengths, weaknesses and differences between those two
+languages.
+
+This book does not attempt to replace the many good Java reference books
+that are available, in fact I use this in my course along with
+Horstman’s *Core Java* volumes. Please feel free to use this book for
+yourself, or if it fits a class you are teaching you are welcome to use
+this as a resource for your own class.
+
+I have published this little book using a Creative Commons license to
+encourage you to use it, change it, and modify it for your own purposes.
+I would appreciate knowing what you think if you do use this book, and I
+would love to see any modifications or additions you make.  Please, Fork Me!
+