Need a really good book

[Dan Condie]

What's a very good book to not only learn about Access,
but to learn about the fundamentals of creating databases
in general?

Is the O'Reiley book the best?

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

If you can find it, Rebecca Riordan's "Designing Relational Database
Systems" (Microsoft Press, ISBN 0-7356-0500-9)

For some bizarre reason, Microsoft's let it go out of print, but we keep
hoping they'll reprint it.

 

[rimiller]

Hi anonymous!
I also am interested in learning how to use Access as well
as the fundamentals of managing databases (before I even
ask the question of how to create databases)so how far
along are you on this? Any ideas or suggestions?
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Sapper]

Yes, I'm looking for a good book too, but not at too high a level, if you
know what I mean, high eneough to get me started and be able to create a
fair simple application as needed.
TIA, Colin D.

 

[PC Datasheet]

Mastering AccessXXX Development, Alison Balter, SAMS

Thorough and complete for fundamentals. Many examples. Easy read!

I recommend it highly!

 

[DDM]

Dan (and others), the book I would recommend is *Mastering Access 2002
Premium Edition* by Alan Simpson and Celeste Robinson (Sybex), available on
Amazon.com (where you can browse the Table of Contents). Simpson is a true
database guru and a superb author whose hallmark is clarity and
thoroughness. The book's "Access in an Evening" chapter is the perfect jump
start. The "Understanding Databases" chapter is a brief but useful overview
of database design. The remaining chapters take you through all the features
of Access and will likely answer any questions you have for a long time.
Make your way through this book and you will be ready to tackle more
advanced books like Alison Balter's.

DDM
"DDM's Microsoft Office Tips and Tricks"
http://ddmara.tripod.com

 

[Bruce]

Maybe it was clearly worded, making the Help files seem
too inscrutable in comparison.

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

Heck, I'm not sure having a badly worded book wouldn't do that...