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

~ (Author), Kathy T. Finnegan (Author)

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"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

Product Description

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 users. This Second Edition has been updated to include a variety of new material to keep your course up-to-date and engaging.

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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.com Sales Rank: #296,926 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	J. Vincent Devine (Cheyenne, WY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, March 10, 2008

By	H M H - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide!, October 28, 2008

By	Alicia L. Jamack "A. Jamack" (San Diego) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is in tutorial style, so you learn by doing, which is great! I purchased this book for my administrative assistant course in school and it is easy to follow, easy to understand, and really helps you learn Microsoft Office Access. Even if you have used Access before you will still learn a lot of things you didn't know before.