Recommendation on a good C++ book

[krow]

Hello,

I'm a bit indecisive as to which C++ to pick, my doubt is between two books:

1. Sams Teach Yourself C++ in One Hour a Day 6th Edition 2008
2. E_Balagurusamy - Object_Oriented_Programming_with_C++

Has anybody experience with these two books? which one would you recommend to a C++ beginner?

Thanks!

[codekiddy]

not shore for those two books but Bjarn Stroustrup's book is an all in one book.
only downside is that it does not provide large examples, all examples are very short.
but his book is No1.

[Moschops]

I generally wouldn't recommend any book that promises a timespan over which you'll be taught something.

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[codekiddy]

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goood!

[krow]

Nice link :) and I also agree with you on the timespan, I chose that one because I read good reviews on it.

I think I'll pick the second one after all, or is there's any other book you could recommend I'd appreciate it.

Thanks for replying.

[Athar]

"Principles and Practice Using C++" by Bjarne Stroustrup, as was already mentioned.
If not that, the C++ Primer by Lippman and others.

[ascii]

+1 to the C++ Primer, I just picked up the 4th edition two days ago, 200 pages in and it's awesome :)

[enguember maradiaga]

I bought the first book at Barnes n Nobles, it has been really helpful. But my instructor gives me some very complex assignment that no book can be reliable. I just use it as a reference.

[krow]

Thanks again, I'll take a look at those books you guys recommended.