Infinite Recursion

A local teacher is beginning a two-phased high school programming class oriented around C++ and he is looking for a book to use as the textbook for the class. Have any of you read the book below? If so, what is your opinion?

C++ from the Ground Up, Third Edition
By: Schildt, Herbert
ISBN: 0072228970
DOI: 10.1036/0072228970
Format: BC 624 pages
Pub Date: 2003-03-19
Copyright: 2003
Edition:3

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ReggaetonKing

I have read half of "C++ From the Ground-Up" 2nd Edition. Schildt is a great author. The book was very easy to understand and made learning C++ an ease and a joy. He uses very good examples and explains the thoroughly. It is geared towards beginner programmer which made it easy to follow. I only read 1/2 of it though because I had to return it back to the library. It was an excellent book but it doesn't compare to "Thinking in C++" by Bruce Eckel.

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Narue

>By: Schildt, Herbert
Some people swear by Herby, and I will admit that he's gotten better over the years, but I would avoid books by authors who are represented negatively in common community jargon if I were you.

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v0id

Damn.
I have just reserved the book C - The Complete Reference at the library. Maybe I shall not read it.

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Seif

I've heard nothing but bad things about Schildt, however I can't judge as I've never read any of his books. (because of the bad things ive heard mind )

DaWei

Hang on, IR. I'm just finishing up my book, "Voodoo C++." I'm publishing it under my acronym, "Dump" Truck.

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