For each book, we list the author, the ISBN number, the title and a short description of the book

Al Stevens

1-55828-552-0

This is a great book for beginners!  It teaches the syntax of the language very well.  Its one (minor) weakness is that it does not really attempt to show good business uses of the C++ language syntax. On the other hand, the teaches language syntax extremely well.  The source code clearly shows the various side effects of the syntax. No beginner should be without this book.

Teach Yourself C++

Bjarne Stroustroup

0-201-53992-6

The author of C++ discusses his intentions for the use of various C++ syntax constructions. This book does not seem to be intended as a tutorial for beginners, but it does give valuable insight into the thought process of the language author

The Design and Evolution of C++

Robert B. Murray

0-201-56382-7

This book makes no attempt to teach the entire C++ language. Instead, it focuses exclusively on the parts of C++ that cause problems for novice C++ programmers

C++ Strategy and Tactics

David R Musser and Atul Saini

0-201-63398-1

The authors were members of the ANSI C++ committee. They give a great expaination of a very powerful part of the C++ language -- its collection classes and prepackaged algorythms.  An absolute must for intermediate to advanced C++ programmers

C++ Programming with the Standard Template Library