Hi,
Well Come to the world of Java and of course to JavaRanch.
Start with a book which gives the basics of Object Oriented Concepts.
Most of the people start learning Java without these basic concepts
which gives Java the best features of them all maintainability and flexibility. Go through some basic books on Java.
Then I would advice you to completely go through Head First Java, Second Edition by Kathy and Bert.
I think this might help.
Have Fun.
With Regards,
Sudipto Shekhar.
[ September 19, 2008: Message edited by: Sudipto Shekhar ]