Pappas and Murray have written another gem for C and C++ programmers. Following the trend of including a software package with the book, the authors develop a set of applications rather than simple examples. The book begins with discussions on writing simple applications and making programs more exciting through the use of icons, pointers, bitmaps, and menus. Borland C++ and Microsoft C++ compilers are discussed in detail to help programmers learn how to master class libraries. The book features a universal template for writing Windows applications. Disk included. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.