[.ca] Head First Servlets & JSP: Passing the Sun Certified Web ... (ISBN 0596516681)

The Bible:
Prior to reading this book I had no exposure to servlets or jsp. After reading this book a couple of times and studing the actual specifications, I crossed my fingers and took the test. I got 82% on the test (which is a great mark for the test). The book covers all the objectives of the test in a very humorous way. The repitition helped ensure the concepts. The Mock Exams were an excellent guide to gauge my understanding of the material. If you follow the books instructions (read each chapter, do the activities, take the mock test until you get 80%) you will do great. The javaranch provided a great place to discuss concepts from the book. The authors of the contribute to the forum as well.

Best book ever!:
First, you will need to study this book thoroughly. Every little thing inside this book is on the exam! For example, just a little word and paragraph on page 631 is already on the exam. You cannot believe it but if you can first understand, then memorize the whole thing, I am sure that you will get 100%!!! That's why I get 81% cuz I suck at memorizing...:P Anyhow, pick this book up and study your exam easily, a picture is worth 1000 words, so don't think those pictures would distract you.

Pretty good:
Planning to take the SCWCD exam and confident after reading book.