I''m going to jump in here as the token C++ purist and advise you to start with a C++ beginners book like C++ How to program, C++ primer plus etc. There is about as much reason to C before C++ as there is to learn binary before using windows.

It''s no harder than C, actually it''s easier, and you''ll avoid picking up bad habits and having to relearn libraries and features that are specific to C.

Similarly, as has been advised, stay away from ''visual'' or ''windows'' books until you''re good and ready.