How to start learning java ??

From: Cherrish Vaidiyan (unbreakablematrix_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 03/30/04 

Date: 30 Mar 2004 11:05:04 -0800

Hello Pals,
I am very much interested to master java. i know C and C++. I can
handle programming to certain level in either language.I beleieve java
is the king in OOP. i need to learn it from the scratch. I am from
India, Can you help me suggesting some websites other than
www.java.sun.com to get a start?
Also the books needed for a beginner to undertand easily?
Anyone can even mail to the above id for their personal suggestions...
Thanking you...

regards,
Cherrish Vaidiyan