• Cooperative Coding activities encourage work- ing together as a team. These collaborative expe- riences help you learn how to interact with other students in a productive manner. • Coding Conundrum presents the challenge of finding and correcting errors in Java code. These activities help improve your abilities to trouble- shoot and solve problems. Applying what you learn reinforces and strengthens your skills. Each chapter teaches concepts of com- puter science related to Java programming. After learning a concept, you immediately apply it. Starter files to complete these activities are available for download from the companion website. • Hands-On Examples appear at the point of coverage to provide immediate reinforcement. These activities provide step-by-step instruc- tions to apply what was taught before progress- ing to the next concept. • Try It! activities that follow the Hands-On Examples provide the opportunity to apply the Java programming skills on your own. What about a challenge? When you learn to solve problems, you learn you can take on challenges presented to you. Working as an individual or part of a team, solving problems is a skill needed for life and the workplace. • • Amplify Your Learning vii