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Posted Wed Jan 21 00:00:00 EST 2009
The text is highly accurate and its screen shots clearly match the real application. Having taught from the book (written by the same authors Adamski and Finnegan) on and off for 8 years, the examples cited and assignments given have been classroom tested many times over. This textbook, as with many undergraduate texts, are not suitable reference guides. Conversely, IT reference guides rarely make ideal textbooks for novice computer students. What the text lacks in conceptual innovation, it compensates with a thorough mechanical formation of solid Access usage skills for the novice database student.
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Posted Sat Apr 26 00:00:00 EDT 2008
The examples contain many errors. It is extremely difficult to read. The colors resemble a comic book. Much of the print is microscopic and very difficult to see (and I have 20:15 vision). It is impossible to use as a reverence guide because the sections aren't clearly labeled, the index is a disorganized collection of terms, the instructions vague and missing steps, and the pages seldom match a screen view. This book was suggested as a way to transition form 2003 to 2007. It is a waste of paper. I understand it is used as a textbook, and my sympathies to students who have to use a book that was obviously rushed to publication without adaquate review. The exercises seldom match the examples and call for leaps of intuitiveness that a beginner is unlikely to have acquired. It is the absoulte worst book I've ever seen for Access.
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Overview
Following the critical thinking, problem-solving approach of the New Perspectives Series students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Access 2007, including the new features of the software. The case-based tutorials challenge students to apply what they are learning to real-life tasks, preparing them to easily transfer skills to new situations. With the New Perspectives Series approach, learners understand why they're learning what they're learning, and are better situated to retain skills.
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Joseph J. Adamski spent 12 years as a computer professional at aerospace and financial services companies and is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Grand Valley State University. He has worked as a computer professional and educator for over 40 years with a special interest in database management and personal uses of databases.
Kathleen Finnegan is a co-author on New Perspectives on Microsoft Access and has edited and managed many other textbooks on Microsoft applications for Cengage Learning's Course Technology. Kathleen taught various computer courses for corporate training and high-tech companies and developed courseware as a technical writer and editor.
Table of Contents
Managing Your Files Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorial 1: Creating a Database Tutorial 2: Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships Tutorial 3: Maintaining and Querying a Database Tutorial 4: Creating Forms and Reports Tutorial 5: Creating Advanced Queries and Enhancing Table Design Tutorial 6: Using Form Tools and Creating Custom Forms Tutorial 7: Creating Custom Reports Tutorial 8: Sharing, Integrating, and Analyzing Data Tutorial 9: Using Action Queries and Advanced Table Relationships Tutorial 10: Automating Tasks with Macros Tutorial 11: Using and Writing Visual Basic for Applications Code Tutorial 12: Managing and Securing a Database Additional Cases Appendix: Relational Databases and Database Design