Running Microsoft Access for Windows 95 [Paperback]

John L. Viescas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1995

A complete and thorough tutorial on this full-featured relational database management system, Running Microsoft Access for Windows provides a comprehensive, easy-to-access, example-filled user's guide and reference to Access for Windows 95, for all levels of users who want to design and build Access databases and need a one-stop information source from an Access expert.

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From the Back Cover

This comprehensive user's guide and reference is the premier source of detailed, accurate information about getting the most from the exciting features of Microsoft Access version 7 for Windows 95. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, screen illustrations, and expert tips show you how to use this powerful relational database software in the most efficient way possible. The CD-ROM provided with this book includes three fully functional sample databases that are used in the book's examples.

Product Details

• Paperback: 880 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (December 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556158866
• ISBN-13: 978-1556158865
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,539,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John L. Viescas provides database consulting for a variety of small to large businesses and corporations worldwide. He is the author of numerous books, including Running Microsoft Access 97, Running Microsoft Access 2000, Microsoft Office Access 2003 Inside Out, and Building Microsoft Access Applications (Microsoft Press). He is also the co-author of SQL Queries for Mere Mortals (Addison-Wesley). He has written numerous articles for technical publications and has lectured at conferences and user group meetings around the world. He has been recognized as a "Most Valuable Professional" every year since 1993 by Microsoft Product Support Services for his assistance on public support forums.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Starting book, with few warts, April 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Running Microsoft Access for Windows 95 (Paperback)

I wanted a beginning book on Access, which still went into Power User mode at some point. This book fills the bill. The author uses three complete applications -- a college advisor's database, a music booking agent's application, and a (simple) wedding guest database. Through these three applications, with very nice lookup tables, connected queries, and involved reports, the author shows how to do it. First with the Wizards, then directly in Access. I found this book an excellent introduction to Access, showing where all the features are hiding and how best to use them. The only warts are that the directions are not always clear what screen you should be on, or how you got there. It can be figured out, but does take a bit of time investement. The time invested is well rewarded, however, in terms of your comfort with what you can do with Access.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for serious db programmers yet great for beginners., September 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Running Microsoft Access for Windows 95 (Paperback)

This book is an excellent reference for both database beginners and advanced programmers. The introduction to database objects and structure is thorough and well-paced for someone new to Access in particular and databases in general. The tutorial on macros and VBA modules are comprehensive yet readable and will advance the skills of even an experienced programmer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on MS Access available., March 13, 1998

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This review is from: Running Microsoft Access for Windows 95 (Paperback)

I recommend his books to everyone who seriously wants to make databases in Access. Mr. Viescas does not only describe all the functions in Access, but he also cares about the theories behind datamodeling . And that's a thing some authors forget. To me, building a database and make it work means three things: knowledge about the underlaying theories, knowledge about how the software works and a bit of experience. Mr. Viescas wrote a very fine book in which the first two are described in a very clear and readable way. With this book you should have one of the best books written to learn more about Microsoft Access. The only thing you have to do is to try things out and get some experience. My compliments to Mr. Viescas. He did a great job! Note: There is also a great part about Visual Basic for Applications in this book. If you want to learn more about Visual Basic, you could start here. For me it was a good introduction and I noticed that I learned Visual Basic quite fast.