Reddit reviews Core Java, Volume II--Advanced Features (9th Edition) (Core Series)
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I'm only about 6 chapters into volume 1, but I'm really enjoying Core Java by Cay Horstman and Gary Cornell. It assumes previous programming knowledge. My only issue with it so far is that there are no exercises to work through.
I also hear Thinking in Java is the defacto standard on how to learn it though, but I don't know if it assumes previous programming knowledge or not.
I started with C++ so the C++ comparisons throughout are helpful to me.
If you're interested in Core Java:
Volume I - http://www.amazon.com/Core-Volume-I-Fundamentals-Edition-Series/dp/0137081898/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
Volume II - http://www.amazon.com/Volume-II-Advanced-Features-Edition-Series/dp/013708160X/ref=pd_sim_b_1
You can also check out the Java tutorials and the Java EE tutorials, but these might be a little on the light side compared to books devoted to the topic.
The Core Java Volume I and Core Java Volume II by Cay Horstmann are the best books I've read for learning Java. Some people like the Head First series.
Effective Java is a must read.