ISBN1565922964

Here's what I liked about the book:

(1) It provides simple explanation of central concepts and issues around multithreaded programming. This knowledge is platform independent.

(2) Provides clear explanation of Win32 specific API and Kernel Objects, knowledge that is necessary to do Multithreaded Programming on most Microsoft Platforms.

(3) Builds a simple C++ based OO Wrapper class Library for Multithreaded programming that elegantly conceals Win32 APIs idiosyncrasies.

(4) Also builds additional higher Level OO Abstractions (like Monitors) that Win32 does not need to support directly but Programmers need often.

(5) Great illustrations of Multithreading problems, solutions and Patterns through the trailing part of the book.

(6) Code and Diagrams abound.

What's there not to like?

The first five chapters are above average. I considered the wrapper class a distraction from the main topic and would have preferred more examples. This book is definately not for the novice and would be better for the experienced MT programmer whose looking for a quick refresher. If you are looking for a beginner's MT book keep looking as this one is not for you.

I have not seen a better book on multithreading than this one...

I do not deny that the style of writing can be terse at some points. However this book covers a lot of ground on how to write a good , thread safe codes. The class included has provided a lot of usable codes that can be used in complex sowftware projects.

Good overview for how most operating systems work. In depth implementation overview for the different type of kernel objects that can be used via Win32 API to sync your windows threads. Good examples of syncing situations.