Microsoft Access 2003 Forms, Reports, and Queries (Business Solutions)

Microsoft Access Data Analysis : Unleashing the Analytical Power of Access

Database Design

Access 2003 for Starters : Exactly What You Need to Get Started (Missing Manual)

Format: Paperback
Author: Kate J Chase
ReleaseDate: 31 October, 2005
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Rating:

Wow - exactly what it says!
That said, I know zilch about Microsoft Access. I own a Network Consulting firm which handles IT for Small to Medium businesses. Recently a client asked I provide them with a simple inventory managment database. While I actually set them up with an out of box solution, I figured I should learn Access to possibly do our own development.

This book is really fantastic. I own plenty of tech books; some good, and some not so good. I rated this book high for the two things it does really well:

1. It shows you a nice view of what you *can* do in terms of options at each stage of building/working with a database, and explains them.

2. It applies the information with easy to follow, yet not stupidly simple projects.

I went through 130 pages today alone and if the wife wasn't bugging me to death, would probably knock out a chapter or two more before bed.

Great book. The title explains it all.

Great Way To Learn Access
If you are new to Microsoft Access and want to ramp up quickly on how to use this exciting application, you would be hard-pressed to find a better bargain to get up to speed in no time. The Pogue Press line does it again!! When I looked down at the retail price for this book I couldn't believe my eyes.

I usually write longer reviews, but for the price that this book is listed at, this would inefficient and a waste of time. If you want to learn how to use Access 2003, stop reading and pick up this book today!!

***** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.