Hi
I would like to learn c++ but not in a way that everyone else usually does.
I have previous coding experience (mainly with php)( visual basic a long time ago)
When I went through the some of the basics of c++ it was quite simple to understand.

However what I really want to do is to learn how to code for windows (eventually trying to code for xbox)
Yet I dont want to go through all the boring tutorials.
What I think will help me learn best is learning by example. Something like a tutorial where they teach how to make something simple like a calculator.

I'm just asking if any of you would know something of this kind, like a book or a website or anything else that teaches in this manner.

Thanks