Stanley Lippman's "C++ Primer" 2e was the first book recommended by an expert, when I started learning C++. I remember discovering this book in the library at

Stanley Lippman's "C++ Primer" 2e was the first book recommended by an expert, when I started learning C++. I remember discovering this book in the library at university and realising that it was something special, and written by one of the greats. Rest in peace, Mr Lippman.