Which Windows API book?

[Intrigued]

I want to purchase a book that will help me (Beginner level) understand and start to implement Windows APIs.

Does anyone have a suggestion of a book or books for me to choose from?

I know I can get lots of information from the Internet with regards to learning the Windows APIs;however, I prefer to read a 'hard copy' instead of view such on a monitor/LCD.

Thanks in advance,

[Worm]

Since I earn my living by programming in VB,

Dan Appleman's Visual Basic Programmers Guide to the Win32 API
is my number one selection.

I want to purchase a book that will help me (Beginner level) understand and start to implement Windows APIs.

Does anyone have a suggestion of a book or books for me to choose from?

I know I can get lots of information from the Internet with regards to learning the Windows APIs;however, I prefer to read a 'hard copy' instead of view such on a monitor/LCD.

Thanks in advance,

[Intrigued]

Wow, that's cool! Check this out... I bought that exact same book about five (5) years ago! I just went to my 'book room' and sure enough, it's in there! I believe I got that when I was kicking around VB 6.

Well, that saves me money!

[Intrigued]

Ha! This book has been sitting for almost five (5) years, crazy! I was about to sell or give it and several others away before my move.



Now I can watch Star Trek!

[Corey]

Here's a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don't worry, VB API
In every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double
Don't worry, VB API
Don't worry, VB API now

- Bobby McFerrin, 1988

[Intrigued]

I'm VB API for sure... this dang book retailed for $59.99!

Ha! Ha!

[Brett]

The traditional, definitive guide to Windows API programming is:

Programming Windows, Fifth Edition - Charles Petzold

I read this book years ago (an older edition) and occasionally go back to it. It is all C code but the things it will teach you about how Windows works is excellent. This book is great for anyone who wants to start programming Windows in C.

[Intrigued]

Thanks Brett, I'm off to check that book out.