Mastering Access 97

by Alan Simpson

Designed to introduce beginners to databases, this book shows readers how to use and customize a contact-management database and how to link complex sets of data. The last portion of the book focuses... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0782119247
• ISBN13: 9780782119244
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Sybex
• Length: 1140 Pages
• Weight: 3.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 7.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great information, if you don't count the CD

This book has become the bible of Access to me. However, I think the CD could have been used in a far better, integrated way. They serve the purpose, but they could have been made far more visual. Don't buy this book if you're expecting an autoload self-running CD tutorial. But if you're looking for a great reference book, and a great learning tool on everything one can do with Access - this is the book to get! I was somewhat oriented to Access before, but not in detail, before I bought this book. I now know stuff off the back of my hand. A very clear index also helps in accessing information. The book starts off with the basic features in Access, and then goes on to explain in detail about building and refining a custom application w/Access. Awesome! Highly recommended. I tried several different books, and settled happily with this. Love, Peace, Light, and Laughter... :)

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS!

This was my first Access book. It required little background knowledge going in. It covers everything from basic concepts to macros, switchboards, and VBA. I was surprised to see the negative review regarding the included CD. I found it very useful for analyzing objects and code. It gave me some great ideas for my own applications. My only complaint was that it could have flowed better. It does skip around from time to time. Probably the most impressive comment I have is in regards to the author. When I was stuck early on and couldn't find the answer I needed, I emailed the author. He responded within 24 hours with an answer and even sent sample code! It doesn't get better than that.

I'm now an Access Master

Well it may be LOONNGG AS HELL but if you've got the time and dedication you'll be a database guru! Even integrate it with your web store! This book and proggy is great! It is written in a very readable form even for the non-techie but you HAVE TO TAKE YOUR TIME and DO EVERYTHING IT ASKS YOU TO DO!! DON'T SKIP CHAPTERS!! You won't be a master overnight but it will definetly be worth it.

Overall good, but needs to have more practical information.

This is the best book of its kind I have found to date. Having said that, I wish there were more tips and tricks for the everyday users. We need something that shows us how to do practical stuff. Nobody is doing that.

Excellent beginner's book

I have read most of the first 800 pages so far, and in just six days. The book is very readable. The topics flow smoothly so I seldom got confused in spite of the depth of material. Appears quite comprehensive, has enabled me to create queries and forms. No major complaints, and much more readable and helpful than another book on Access 97 I tried. The index is thorough, which is helpful