Currently I'm learning Java through Comp Sci classes at Texas A&M, but I want to expand my skillset, and would like to pick up C++, probably Microsoft Visual C++/.Net, as well as some form of SQL.

Four to five years old books should be OK. Any C book that covers ANSI C (C89) is fine - they may not cover the newer C99 standard, but then again compiler support is still a bit spotty.<BR><BR>C++ ...