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The C++
training guide
by Steve Heller

This is a remarkable book by a remarkable author. Remember "Who's afraid of C++ ?" ?

A remarkable book because the author follows one of the main principles The ETA advocates and encourages: an individual can reach his or her full potential given the opportunity, positive encouragement and mentoring.

When Steve Heller started writing this book, he put out a newsgroup message seeking a reader who wanted to learn programming but had little or no knowledge or experience in programming. Susan Patricia Caffee Spino, a Nurse, replied. The author accepted her as a reader and Steve embarked on his email training. The hundreds of emails which went back and forth demonstrate that Susan, a total newcomer to programming, approached the exercise with real dedication.

As Susan says, "During the first few months of this process, I had to take it on faith that somehow all of this material would eventually make sense." And of course it did !

This is an extremely well written book, different from most of the other C++ books you will come across, and it is one of the most effective books you can pick up.

There is more. The accompanying interactive CD-Rom provides high class training to give you a quick overview of C++. We would in fact suggest using the CD-Rom training first and then using the book for your tutorials. The CD-Rom also includes the DJGPP C++ compiler.

Main Headings: Prologue, Introduction to Programming; Hardware Fundamentals; Basics of Programming; More Basics; Functional Literacy; Taking Inventory; Stringing Along; Down the Garden Path; Tying up Loose Ends; Glossary

USA $49.95, UK £39.95

Publisher and Supplier: AP Professional (Academic Press)

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