There is a strong emphasis on problem solving and program design teaching C++ in a slower-paced stepped out fashion.   Clear, and easy-to-understand writing style covering core introductory programming topics including inheritance, polymorphism and advanced data structure topics. Classes are introduced before arrays and pointers and the STL string class is used. It includes an abundance of exercises and practical real-world examples.  Readers who are new to programming, as well as those with prior work in other languages will find this text beneficial.