Excellent computer books

[SaberExcalibur]

I have an average knowledge in the whole programming thing but I would really like to excel to this field. I would like to ask our IT professionals and programmers if what books do you recommend me to refer to while learning

Books for
*Java
*advance css,web page
*Visual basic .net
*Database

[jlego]

i think a good book is pragmatic programmer.
http://www.pragprog.com/the-pragmatic-programmer

it isnt language specific, but you should deffinently read it.

i always like the learn 'whatever' in 24 hours books (sam i think ).

i like online video tutorials as well. experiance is the best book though!