I read this book also. I learned a-lot from it. But I never really needed another book. I suggest reading on the internet. There is only so much a book can teach you and if you get another one you will probably be recovering a-lot of bases and get bored. I think Bjarne Stroustrup wrote a primer also but I think that is for reference only. Here are some c++ practice problems you could use. http://www.cprogramming.com/challenge.html