C++ beginner's guide?

well, if you're new to programming and c++ you can't really just jump into hacking. That's like building a house and starting from the roof...

You need to first learn the basics of the language, then go into the intermediate level, then advanced level.. yes it will take time but as long as you're patient and determined to achieve the goal then you should have no trouble

Here's a good website that will help you learn the basics,
1) go to google
2) type this "cprogramming"
3) click the first link
4) start from lesson 1 and onwards.

jumpign into a vat of shit unpreparded is a better similee

Here you go below a very good C++ book.
It's a pdf file nothing out of the ordinary.

Look on google for "C++ for dummies pdf"
The dummies book are really good, because they start off by assuming you know nothing about the language.

learncpp.com is a decent place to start. But the best way to learn is to grasp some basics and then to start a small project you're interested in.