Part I: Introduction to C++ Programming.

Chapter 1: Writing Your First C++ Program.

Chapter 2: Declaring Variables Constantly.

Chapter 3: Performing Mathematical Operations.

Chapter 4: Performing Logical Operations.

Chapter 5: Controlling Program Flow.

Part II: Becoming a Functional C++ Programmer.

Chapter 6: Creating Functions.

Chapter 7: Storing Sequences in Arrays.

Chapter 8: Taking a First Look at C++ Pointers.

Chapter 9: Taking a Second Look at C++ Pointers.

Chapter 10: Debugging C++.

Part III: Introduction to Classes.

Chapter 11: Examining Object-Oriented Programming.

Chapter 12: Adding Class to C++.

Chapter 13: Making Classes Work.

Chapter 14: Point and Stare at Objects.

Chapter 15: Protecting Members: Do Not Disturb.

Chapter 16: “Why Do You Build Me Up, Just to Tear Me Down, Baby?”

Chapter 17: Making Constructive Arguments.

Chapter 18: Copying the Copy Copy Copy Constructor.

Chapter 19: Static Members: Can Fabric Softener Help?

Part IV: Inheritance.

Chapter 20: Inheriting a Class.

Chapter 21: Examining Virtual Member Functions: Are They for Real?

Chapter 22: Factoring Classes.

Part V: Optional Features.

Chapter 23: A New Assignment Operator, Should You Decide to Accept It.

Chapter 24: Using Stream I/O.

Chapter 25: Handling Errors — Exceptions.

Chapter 26: Inheriting Multiple Inheritance.

Chapter 27: Tempting C++ Templates.

Chapter 28: Standardizing on the Standard Template Library.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 29: Ten Ways to Avoid Adding Bugs to Your Program.

Chapter 30: The Ten Most Important Optional Features of Dev-C++.

Appendix: About the CD.

Bonus Chapters on the CD-ROM!

Bonus Chapter 1: A Functional Budget Program.

Bonus Chapter 2: Using Visual C++.NET.

Index.