A First Book of C++, From Here to There (Paperback, 3rd edition)

The Third Edition of Gary Bronson's highly successful book takes a hands-on, applied approach to CS1. The book begins with procedural programming in C, and then gradually introduces object-oriented programming features and the C++ language syntax that enables first-time programmers to use them. Benefits: * Provides introductory programming students with a solid foundation in the C++ programming language. * Guides students through the syntax and semantics of C++ before introducing classes. * Offers a variety of end-of-section problems, including skill-builder and programming exercises. * Highlights key concepts through the use of numerous visual diagrams. * Boxes in each chapter contain useful technical point, tips, and programming tricks used by industry professionals. * Contains programs and code that have been written, compiled, and tested with Microsoft Visual C++ .NET, which is available as an optional bundle.