This volume is intended for courses in C++ programming, object-oriented programming , or any combination of the two at the sophomore level or higher. Prerequisites for this course are Introduction to Programming (CS1) and Data Structures (CS2). This text treats C++ as a tool for bridging real-world application, addressing basic theoretical concepts of object-oriented programming. The material is organized and presented in a simple, concise ,and easy-to-follow manner. Wang has developed interesting examples and challenging exercises, which reinforce the text's hands-on approach.