If you're already a programmer, I'd recommend this book: http://www.acceleratedcpp.com/ http://www.acceleratedcpp.com/ It shares some of the same qualities of K

If you're already a programmer, I'd recommend this book: http://www.acceleratedcpp.com/ http://www.acceleratedcpp.com/ It shares some of the same qualities of K&R (short, concise) but is specific to C++, is a good book in general, and won't swamp you.