This book provides a brief overview of programming language principles and concepts; numerous diagrams, charts, and sample programs; tables which rate the languages; coverage of object-oriented programming and visual programming; and a chapter on mixed programming environments. Supported by 30 illustrations and 15 equations, it is a vital tool and reference for experienced practitioners, consultants, and students working on building practical applications. Attention course instructors! Accompanying course diskette - Programming Languages Workbook and Browser, Version 3.0 - comes with an instructor 's manual with questions and answers from each chapter in the book - more than 250 in all.