Good Access book recommendation?

[jackha18]

Hi,

Can anybody recommend a good book/reference on Access?

I'm starting my first project now and I've tried MS Access 2003 Inside Out. This 1300 pages monster is overloaded with "left-click here" and "right-click there" bullshit.Seems like it's written for the people who've never used PC before.

I have quite a deal of experience with Excel and VBA. Are there any books targeted to people with Office/VBA experience?

Thanks.

 

[RoyVidar]

For those with a a bit of programming experience, Access <version> Developers Handbook, Sybex. It comes in a couple of books, the Desktop edition is probably the most important.

But - you do need some database knowledge too, that's the foundation!

Roy-Vidar

 

[dhookom]

If you have some experience then you have picked the wrong book from John. Try his "Building Microsoft Access Applications" book

http://www.viescas.com/.

This has 4 full applications and lots of good material.

I have been programming in Access for about 10 years and still have learned a trick or two from this book.

Duane MS Access MVP
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[jackha18]

Thanks, guys

 

[mikew71]

I use the wrox series, they can be quite technical at fist glace but once you get your head around the fundamentals of access they very quickly become much more useful than other 'basic' skills books.