'Applied Enterprise Javabeans Technology' by Boone is an essential guide for mastering EJB in Java EE, offering in-depth insights into building scalable enterprise applications with practical examples and exercises.

'Enterprise Java Beans' by Richard Monson-Haefel is a definitive guide to mastering EJB technology for enterprise application development. Covering fundamental to advanced concepts, it's an essential read for Java developers aiming to build scalable and secure applications.