Any VBA book rec's, please?!

[Ling]

I’ve been creating simple (and I do mean simple) Access apps during th
past few months. I’ve taught myself much, and learned many excellen
tips from forums and the rest of the ‘net. What I’m looking for now i
to learn VBA. Specifically, I’m looking for a book that is somewher
between beginner and intermediate levels.
Of the half dozen or so books I find, the so-called beginner titles ar
either too vague or just too simple. There seems to be nothing i
between, as the rest of the books are far too advanced for my need
right now. I need something to get my feet wet with VBA and teach m
the basics of the language at the beginning, then move to giving m
real-world examples of how to make an Access app look and functio
better.
I’ve read all the reviews on Amazon, looked through the titles I coul
find at the local bookstore, and still can’t make a decision on whic
one to drop $50+ on. At this point, I don't need anything too advance
just yet. Anyone have a recommendation for the book that more or les
fits into what I’m looking for? I realize that there may have to be
books purchased and not just one, and that people's opinions all depen
on how the book fit their own needs. (There are no VBA classes at th
local comm.college either, thus the reason I’m looking for book(s
only)

Lin

 

[Cheryl Fischer]

Check Access MVP John Viescas' recommendations at
http://www.viescas.com/Info/books.htm#Database Design


hth,

 

[CSmith]

Hi,

No need to spend that much on VBA books. Simply search Half.com or eBay.com
for "VBA" and you will find a wealth of books available in the $10-$20
range.

 

[andy bowden]

Wrox.com
Access 2002
Beginning VBA

bloody excellent - although the authors are a little
obsessed with ice cream

 

[Ling]

Thank you,
I guess I just need to pick up one of them and just use it for
while...

Cheryl, I'd heard that book had a lot of code errors, and the C
exercises didn't match the book, etc, so it got mixed reviews (the fe
that were on Amazon...).
But that may be the one to start with, as the others (the Litwi
Handbooks etc) seem to be just too detailed at this early stage of m
learning.

Thank you all for your replies,
LM

Lin

 

[Cheryl Fischer]

What book?

I recommended you look at a web site where a number of books were presented
with links for further information.

 

[Ling]

I apologize Cheryl, I looked too quickly at the replies and missed th
fact that it was "andy" who suggested the WROX book, that I'd read ha
many errors etc. Sorry for the mixup.

The book I'm seeing getting good reviews, and is not as advanced as th
VBA Handbooks, is Callahan's MS Access 2002 Visual Basic (Step b
Step). Half has it at about half the price of the list. I couldn'
find this one in my local bookstores so I was unable to flip throug
it, but I think this may be the one to try, especially at under $30.
Just have to wait a few days for it to arrive, but that is OK.

Again, thank you for replies, and sorry for the mixup Cheryl.
LM

Lin