Intended for programmers familiar with C++, the book begins with the key elements of the Windows development environment and graphical user interface, such as GDI drawing primitives, controls, fonts, and keyboard accelerators. Enhancement of applications with bitmapped graphics, audio, video, sketching, and animation is then explained. Finally, all the components are put together to build three applications a pie chart, a bar chart, and a screen saver. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)