I designed and implemented
the C++ programming language.
To make C++ a stable and up-to-date base for real-world software development, I have stuck with its ISO standards effort for 30+ years (so far).
A Tour of C++ (2nd edition) (a brief - 240 page - tour of the C++ Programming language and its standard library for experienced programmers)
The C++ Programming Language (4th edition) (an exhaustive description of the C++ Programming language, its standard library, and fundamental techniques for experienced programmers)