C++ Cookbook

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The animal on the cover of C++ Cookbook is a collie. The name refers to a type of sheepherding dog that originated in the highlands of Scotland and Britain in the 1600s. One variety of sheep in the Scottish Highlands had dark markings around its legs and face and was called the “Colley” sheep, a name derived from the Older Scots word for “coal.” The modern version of the collie, lighter and more thick-boned than its Scottish ancestors, was bred in England in the late 19th century. Today, collies are primarily house pets, though they are still used as farm dogs in the United States.

There are two distinct breeds of collie: rough-coated collies were used to guard sheep, and the smooth-coated variety drove the livestock to market. Both are limber, streamlined dogs with a pronounced snout and pointed ears. They are 22-26 inches tall and weigh 50-75 pounds. Their fur is usually white with a second color that can vary from yellowish-white to brownish-red to coal-black.

Famous collies include Lassie, of course; Lyndon Johnson’s pet Blanco; and Laddie from The Simpsons.

Matt Hutchinson was the production editor for C++ Cookbook . Octal Publishing, Inc. provided production services. Darren Kelly, Adam Witwer, and Claire Cloutier provided quality ...