Books On C++

C++: The Complete Reference This is Herb's most popular book on C++ and serves as a lasting resource for all C++ programmers. It contains comprehensive coverage of every aspect of C++, including the keywords, syntax, function libraries, class libraries, and preprocessor directives. It also shows how to apply C++. Whether novice or pro, this is a book that should be on every C++ programmer's book shelf.

C++: A Beginner's Guide This step-by-step, evenly paced guide includes exercises, projects, and insider tips that make learning C++ easy. It is the perfect "first book" on C++.

Herb Schildt's C++ Programming Cookbook

Based on the well-known "cookbook" format, each "recipe" shows how to accomplish a practical programming task. Organized for quick reference, a recipe begins with a list of key ingredients (classes, functions, and headers) followed by step-by-step instructions that show how to assemble them into a complete solution. Detailed discussions explain the "how and why" behind each step. A full code example puts the recipe into action. Each recipe ends with options and alternatives that suggest ways to adapt it to fit a variety of situations.

Topics include:

	String handling
	Standard Template Library (STL) containers
	Algorithms
	Function objects
	Binders, negators, and iterator adaptors
	File handling
	Custom I/O manipulators
	Overloading inserters and extractors
	Overloading [ ], ( ), and ->
	Formatting data
	Facets and the localization library

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pro, you'll find recipes that are sure to satisfy your C++ programming appetite!

C++ From the Ground Up Containing Herb's most thorough tutorial on C++, this book is designed to get you up and running as fast as possible. It covers the entire C++ language, including an introduction to the STL (Standard Template Library).

STL Programming From the Ground Up If you are looking for an in-depth discussion of the Standard Template Library, this is it. Herb demystifies what is one of C++'s most powerful, and complicated, features. The STL is changing the way that C++ code is written. This book shows you how to use it effectively.

The Art of C++ Herb's newest book on C++. This high-energy guide shows how to apply C++ to a wide range of real world applications. Applications include a garbage collector for memory management, a thread control panel, an Internet file downloader, a custom STL container, a Mini-C++ interpreter, and much, much more.