C++ Cookbook

The C++ CookBook is a collection of recipes for common programming tasks, so that you can concentrate on the stuff that really matters. A sample chapter can be downloaded here from O'Reilly.com.
Typical of O'Reilly's "Cookbook" series, the C++ Cookbook is written in a straightforward format, featuring recipes that contain problem statements and code solutions, and apply not to hypothetical situations, but those that you're likely to encounter. A detailed explanation then follows each recipe in order to show you how and why the solution works. This question-solution-discussion format is a proven teaching method, as any fan of the "Cookbook" series can attest to. This book will move quickly to the top of your list of essential C++ references.