New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Access 2003, Comprehensive, Second Edition (New Perspectives (Course Technology Paperback)) [Paperback]

Joseph J. Adamski (Author), Kathy T. Finnegan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0619268115 | ISBN-13: 978-0619268114 | Edition: 2

Part of the New Perspectives series, this text offers a case-based, problem-solving approach and innovative technology to make learning Microsoft Access 2003 skills both meaningful and memorable for students. This Second Edition has been updated to include a variety of new material to keep your course up-to-date and engaging.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The author's approach to databases is unique. Students learn the importance of databases in the real world through the completion of hands-on tutorials and each case study. This book is highly recommended among college faculty as well as database users." --Amal Rowezak, Alfred State College

"I love the New Perspectives series. I have used them for years and we plan to continue to use New Perspectives in the future. I think this book lives up to its reputation, and I would highly recommend it." --Sandra Brown, Finger Lakes Community College

About the Author

Joseph J. Adamski spent 12 years as a computer professional at aerospace and financial services companies and is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Grand Valley State University. He has worked as a computer professional and educator for over 40 years with a special interest in database management and personal uses of databases.

Kathleen Finnegan is a co-author on New Perspectives on Microsoft Access and has edited and managed many other textbooks on Microsoft applications for Cengage Learning's Course Technology. Kathleen taught various computer courses for corporate training and high-tech companies and developed courseware as a technical writer and editor. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 792 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 2 edition (February 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0619268115
• ISBN-13: 978-0619268114
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #860,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Joseph J. Adamski spent 12 years as a computer professional at aerospace and financial services companies and is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Grand Valley State University. He has worked as a computer professional and educator for over 40 years with a special interest in database management and personal uses of databases.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Step By Step Book for Access 2003 Beginners, January 6, 2007

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J. Vincent Devine (Cheyenne, WY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Access 2003, Introductory, CourseCard Edition (New Perspectives (Paperback Course Technology)) (Paperback)

As a business application user I started studying Access 2003 using a book titled "Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Office Access 2003 in 24 Hours"; by Alison Balter. That book has a more conceptual approach and I felt I was taking too long to learn the fundamental steps of how to build a database with limited previous exposure to Access 2003. This book was very user friendly with less geek-speak and more graphics to show you how to achieve your database objectives in Access 2003. If you complete the exercises and then the challenge problems at the end of each chapter you'll quickly be the Access 2003 expert in a business administration setting. I highly recommend it for business application users before any another text book on Access 2003!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, March 10, 2008

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H M H - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Access 2003, Comprehensive, Second Edition (New Perspectives (Course Technology Paperback)) (Paperback)

This book is much better then the Bible series or Teach yourself in 24 hours series, while they both cover the topics neither have the user friendly graphical approach this series takes.

The author covers all the bases and starts with tutorials on windows and office to ensure you have a good foundation to proceed. You learn the topics by doing and using good real world examples, the use of graphics helps you learn all the parts of Access and reinforce what the author is covering. At the end of each tutorial is a review and case studies that have you build multiple databases, you work with the same databases throughout the book adding on features learned in the chapters.

You will also be well prepared to take and pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) test for Access.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Access 2003, June 18, 2008

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C. Hutcheson "teacher" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Access 2003, Introductory, CourseCard Edition (New Perspectives (Paperback Course Technology)) (Paperback)

New Perspectives on MS Office Access 2003 is excellent. Access is a complex program and this book presents each section in a logical, well-explained way. I am most impressed with the exercises. They provide in depth, step-by-step lessons with plenty of screen shots. There is no "hunt and peck" searching for the buttons and no question about what to click next. The reviews and the case projects at the end of each chapter provide additional practice. All the practical, hands on work is a great advantage and so far it is all error-free.

I highly recommend this book!
CH