Elysian Shadows

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Well, I am trying to learn C++. So far, im having fun and Gyro's videos have kept me motivated. While I was watching one of his videos, he recommended that i should get a book. I have some local book stores (Borders , Barnes and Noble) and i am wondering what book is best to get. I was thinking C++ For Dummies, because i have one of their books, but not on programming. So anyone know what books is recommended for a Complete beginner? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks for your time, and responses
-Neon Ninja♦

I was recently told by Falco that "Sam's teach yourself C++ in 21 days" is a good book . I'm getting that one myself

Kleithap wrote:I was recently told by Falco that "Sam's teach yourself C++ in 21 days" is a good book . I'm getting that one myself

Very good book. Even covers advanced C++ concepts. Once you read a certain amount (nowhere near all of it is necessary), you can stop and come back to it as a reference when you need to.

Do I purchase it ?(If so, where can I get it?) Oh and it is true that you reply in like 60 seconds O_o

By the way Gyro, your game looks great keep up the good work

Do I purchase it? Oh and it is true that you reply in like 60 seconds O_o

I dunno about the 60 sec thing :D, but yeah, if you need a good book this one seems to be the choice.

Oh and one last thing i know it was in edit but... Where can I get it :D

Check the local bookstores you mentioned, if they don't have it on hand they will more than likely order it for you.

Ahh ok Thanks everyone :D This forum rocks :D

If money's tight, try your library.

Yea, well i was thinking to try there but i didnt think they would have anything cause its next o an elementary school. But then again i will go, because im not going to give up. Thanks again everyone :D

C++ For dummies is a amazing book, has all you need & it was only £16. Though i haven't read it all yet myself, Quite a few other good ones around aswell, shame there isn't as many Lua books though (That you can buy from a store in the UK), most things nowadays is online, that is your best bet at getting a good C++ book Which will most certainly also be cheaper to buy.

Oh well i dont knoe what £16 is because i am in the U.S. But im pretty sure its around the 20/21 dollars area :D
Thanks again everybody

EDIT: Wow sorry for all the threads and posts guys, i'm new and excited to learn C++. So sorry if i'm that little bastard that wont shut up O_o

Another great book that I am currently reading is "C++ Primer Plus Fifth Edition" by Stephen Prata, published by Sams. It's basically a giant book on the basics of C++. I highly recommend it as the book is easy to read, understand, and it provides great examples to explain topics to you. It also has review questions and programming exercises at the end of each chapter (except for chapter 1) for you to fiddle around with. It also provides explanations for the standard library functions. Personally, I love the book - not only does it teach well, but it also entertains and makes a great reference book.

C++ books!? Anyone heard of torrents, and printers? (only for the poor, like myself)

No further discussion down that branch, please d: