Question

I am a reasonably competent C# developer who has experience in threading, web development, windows client development, and basic (recent) experience in multi-platform C. I realize that there are questions out there that cover the insanely wide spectrum of C++.

Given that the C++ and Windows C++ realm is vast with a lot of legacy surface, what I am looking for are books, links, and media that provide a decent crossover point that discuss modern techniques, libraries, and Windows APIs for a seasoned dev (e.g., in what projects would I choose to use the MFC library?).

Update

Additional books that look interesting:

Windows System Programming (4th Edition)

The Old New Thing: Practical Development Throughout the Evolution of Windows

Programming Windows

Update 2

Looks like there is a good channel 9 video series that may become a good source of information as well.

Going Native (Blog)

Channel 9 Video

Update 3

C# to C++ – A Somewhat Short Guide by Michael B. McLaughlin

Answer 1

My list:

1. MSDN – source of all dev information
2. Windows via C/C++
3. Microsoft Visual C++ Windows Applications by Example: Code and explanation for real-world MFC C++ Applications (will at least cover you e.g. question)