Thinking in C++ is a free online book from Bruce Eckel. There are a lot of books available on this topic at your local bookstore, including this one, but if you don't have enough money to purchase one yet, or you just want to see if it is worth the investment, I suggest checking out this resource first. There is also a link for an online seminar entitled "Thinking in C" for those of you who don't have any experience in programming. It will help you get up to speed on basic C syntax. "Thinking in C" is also a great resource for those people who are interested in learning Java, as it is very similar to C. From Bruce Eckel's MindView, Inc: Thinking in C++ 2nd Edition by Bruce Eckel