With a completion time of 75+ hours, this book features extensive step-by-step instructions combined with numerous screen illustrations to enable users to learn by doing. Solid end-of-chapter materials provide a strong reinforcement tool for learning. Case profiles show the reader the real world applications of the material they have covered while case projects emphasize the practical applications of the skills they have learned. Special sections with Internet, Caution, Notes and software TIPS provide helpful insights and enrichment information. SCANS competencies are clearly identified as well.

What Alison's book offers over most or all of the other books on the market is that Alison is able to take a highly technical topic and present it in a manner that is easy to comprehend. It is a book that the reader will often want to read from cover to cover, but it can also act as an excellent reference. The CD includes all source code from the book, sample databases, and complete applications.

The latest version of Microsoft's world-leading office suite is loaded with enhancements designed to improve your productivity at home and in the office. Written by two Office experts, Mastering Microsoft Office 2000 Professional Edition teaches you everything you need to know to get the most out of this powerful collection of programs. Inside, you'll find unparalleled coverage of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Publisher. Learn to use each product-begin with the basics if you're just getting started, or jump to new or advanced features if you're an experienced user. Either way, you'll quickly reap all the benefits offered by the new Office, including enhanced integration, more powerful macros, easier HTML conversion, and much more. Become a Master: Word 2000 Create, edit, format, and print impressive documents Simplify your work by using styles and templates Create dynamic Web pages in Word Excel 2000 Create worksheets that use functions and references Analyze data effectively Create complex charts, graphs, and Pivot Tables PowerPoint 2000 Create stunning presentations Prepare eye-catching handouts Broadcast presentations using NetShow Access 2000 Create effective databases Design forms Drill down into a table Outlook 2000 Schedule meetings easily Manage email efficiently Use Outlook with Exchange Server Publisher 2000 Create a publication -- for print or online Work with graphics and other objects Office-Wide Enhancements Work directly with online documents using Web Components Save documents directly to a Web server Use Install on Demand Collect and paste multiple items with the extended Clipboard Head off problems with Detect and Repair Personalize menus and toolbars Work in different languages using the Microsoft Language Path Make the most of integration with Visual Basic, Windows NT, and other BackOffice products Collect and paste multiple items Use macros and VBA

With an estimated completion time of 75 + hours, Mastering and Using Microsoft Office 2000 includes extensive end-of-chapter materials that provide reinforcement. It also uses case profiles to demonstrate real world applications of the material and case projects using all Office software to emphasize the application of new skills.

Master the Power of Access 2000--Including Its Most Advanced Features This specially expanded edition of Mastering Access is the most complete Access book available anywhere. Written by two Access experts, Mastering Access 2000 Premium Edition teaches you everything you need to know to get the most out of this powerful business tool. Inside, you'll find in-depth coverage of Web publishing, subdatasheet views, macro development, improved SQL Server integration, and scores of other features that will improve your productivity at home and in the office-wherever and however you use Access. Become an Access 2000 master: * Create a database that meets your precise needs * Design effective and easy-to-use forms * Drill down into information to gather pertinent facts * Import and export data * Examine data using subdatasheet views * Create PivotTables * Filter data and create reports * Publish Access data to a Web server * Personalize Access menus and toolbars * Keep your data secure * Take advantage of improved integration with other Office applications * Create custom error messages Then tackle these cutting-edge topics: * Record and run macros * Maintain data with macros * Handle complex macro navigation * Use macros to work with groups of records * Spot and correct macro errors * Use Access as SQL Server's front end * Use Access as the core of a database-driven Web site * Manage replication and conflict resolution * Use VB to get the most out of Access

This set combines two programming products: "Microsoft Access 2000 Visual Basic for Application Fundamentals" and "Mastering Microsoft Access 2000 Programming CBT." Interactive CD-ROM included.

With an estimated completion time of 75 + hours, Mastering and Using Microsoft Office 2000 includes extensive end-of-chapter materials that provide reinforcement. It also uses case profiles to demonstrate real world applications of the material and case projects using all Office 2000 software to emphasize the application of new skills. This enhanced version includes new appendices on Windows 2000 and MOUS correlations.