Using engaging examples and a clear, straightforward approach, Microsoft Visual C# 2008: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, Third Edition, gives beginning programmers an updated guide to developing programs in the C# programming language. By focusing on C#, this book provides readers with a strong background knowledge of structured programming, method calling, and parameter passing, all of which are important concepts easily transferable to other programming languages. The Third Edition has been written and tested using the 2008 version of C# and includes a new chapter on database management and Language Integrated Query (LINQ). With this cutting-edge content, the book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of object-oriented programming.