Re: Learning Access in detail - books recommendation?

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"leeds1" wrote in message:
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> Hi, Could anyone recommend a book that covers the whole of Access 2003 in
> more depth than the introduction books aimed at beginners? Although as a
> beginner my first instinct was to buy something like Sams Teach Yourself
> Access 2003, I've been advised that the project I've been given will
> probably require some Visual Basic so I'm concerned that the intro books may
> not be sufficient. As I live in Japan I don't have the option of going to a
> bookshop and checking for myself, so any recommendations would be most
> appreciated. Thanks.

Here are a few:

http://www.ltcomputerdesigns.com/JCReferences.html#Books

They range from beginner to advanced programming.

John Viescas' "Microsoft Office Access 2003 Inside Out"
may be particularly useful in your situation. This assumes
you are actually using 2003. It covers everything AND the
kitchen sink too.

Good luck,
--
Jeff Conrad
Access Junkie
Bend, Oregon


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