I am new to programming web services with Java. Is Beginning Java Web Services a recommended book for a beginner? Does it have a newer version as the one available was written in 2002. Can anyone suggest a latest beginners guide book?

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Have you googled this to see if anything comes up? Did you check your preferred book supplier's web site? If you are new to writing web services, this book should work out for you. But if you are new to advanced Java programming, perhaps something "lighter" is for you.