Using MFC and ATL Special Edition

This book is not an introductory text for programmers interested in learning
C++ programming. To understand the lessons included here, you must have a
working knowledge of C++ and be somewhat familiar with Visual C++’s
development system. In addition, you should have a good grasp of
object-oriented programming concepts. Although previous Windows
programming experience is helpful, you can probably get by without it. Still,
you’ll want to have a good Windows programming manual at your side as you
work through the programs in this book.