   List of books
  Im a beginner and i need a list of books i should check out from the library.Including books on C++,game development,coding and programming.   
  Hello,C++/STL:C++ Primer Plus 5th EditionEffective STL: 50 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of the Standard Template Library Effective C++: 55 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs Game Programming:Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX 9.0c: A Shader ApproachIntroduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX 10   ;  I would also recommend Code Complete by Steve McConnell (Microsoft Press). Its not exactly about programming language, but more about process of developing software, so concepts of OOP, optimization techniques and etc.   ;  Most libraries won't stock the kind of books you really need. Plan on spending some money. (Buy through GD.net and help support the site)   