Introduction to C++

by Steve Heller

This textbook teaches students to program in C++, even if they have no prior knowledge of programming. Perfect for a first course in programming at any level, Heller explains the principles of programming, then illustrates each of them in the context of a realistic, simple, program.
Key Features
* Assumes no prior programming knowledge--a unique feature among C++ books
* Great choice for a first course in programming with C++; suitable for one-quarter, one-semester, or self-study courses
* Uses training wheels approach
* Includes coverage of standard topics in object-technology, including inheritance, polymorphism, and reuse--all within a practical framework
* Contains numerous examples and exercises
* Includes a CD-ROM with C++ compiler and examples from the book

Paperback

First published April 24, 1997

About the author

Steve Heller (b. 1949) is a Texas-based programmer and author. He is best known for his books on C++, and particularly for his dialogical treatment of the language in his 2002 textbook C++: A Dialogue. Heller earned his bachelor's degree at Chicago's Shimer College, where he enrolled via early entrance. (from Shimer College Wiki)