VC++ Bpook ?ion

[james1488]

i was just wonder what books there are that would help me learn-
sockets, directx, client/server
bassically anything to help me with multiplayer games.

and i was wondering if these were compatible with vc++ 6-

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...1/ref=cm_lm_asin/103-5676522-0401458?v=glance

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...4624798/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/102-1468015-7847309

please take into consideration that cost shouldnt be higher than $60

thanks