My desire to write a book about C++Builder has some history. I have been very impressed with Borland since their first edition of C++ (and prior editions of C), because they have always made an effort to ensure quality. Unfortunately, there are very few books on the market about Borland C++ or C++Builder, compared to other products like Visual Basic or Visual C++. Since different authors have different viewpoints of a product, I always prefer to consult more than one book to gain in-depth knowledge, as every author provides a unique service with his or her expertise. Also, authors are limited by their own constraints; every book does.