from linux to windows applications

I want to write windows software . I have worked with linux mostly till now. I have coded in python (created web applications using django) and I know c, c++ , scheme (sicp) . How is the development environment for windows? suggest books, resources etc.. Thanks for listening

>>1 I don't think you have ever programmed anything for Linux, in C++ or Scheme, or have read SICP.  Enjoy your $2/hour sweatshop, Radjabamahar Chandrakebab.