i know C previously........so i choose

1)PROGRAMMING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE USING C++ --STROUSTRUP(at first i read this and then)
2)THE C++ PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE --STROUSTRUP (still reading it)

i also think c++ primer plus is a good book and can be replaced with the (1) option but there is no replacement for (2) one......some will say there can't be any replacement to that monster book but if u know c++ its a treasure........