well .. for a beginner i guess it has lots of info, but it can be imprecise in few parts .. But generally i would rate it 4/5 for the extensive material and exercises . The C/C++ edition of "How to program" is used as a textbook in our local college, and many students are saying it is OK.

I guess it would be a nice idea to open a new forum room for programming books and Computer books in general ??? what do u think ?