Microsoft Access 2007: The L Line

As rigorous and content-filled as any college course or seminar, Access 2007: The L Line offers the content necessary for developing the skill set needed to become a proficient Microsoft Access user. The series uses a subway motif to guide readers from point A to subject mastery. Each title offers a set of online tools including test banks, additional tutorials, and question and answer sessions.
The book provides an introduction to the Microsoft Access 2007 database. Focus is on the general concepts, common practices and skill sets used by office professionals. Each chapter focuses on one topic that will be useful to Access users. Chapters are grouped into units, with each unit focusing on a different level of database usage.

Table of contents :
About the Author
Author’s Acknowledgments
Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1: Designing Databases
Chapter 2: Creating and Using Tables - Level I
Chapter 3: Creating and Using Tables - Level II
Chapter 4: Asking the Database for Data - Level I
Chapter 5: Asking the Database for Data - Level II
Chapter 6: Using Forms to Enter Data
Chapter 7: Presenting Data with Reports
Chapter 8: Putting SharePoint Services to Work
Chapter 9: Managing Relationships
Chapter 10: Advanced Form Creation and Use
Chapter 11: Automating Access with Macros
Chapter 12: Making Access Templates Work for You
Chapter 13: SQL: The Structured Query Language
Chapter 14: Connecting with ODBC
Chapter 15: Securing Access Databases
Chapter 16: Maintaining Access Databases
Chapter 17: Exploring Your Options
Chapter 18: Connecting Access to the Web - Level I
Chapter 19: Connecting Access to the Web - Level II
Chapter 20: Introduction to PHP
Appendix A: Resources
Appendix B: Answer Key
Index

Market Description :
The L Line Reader: The typical L Line reader may not be a technology novice, but a self-motivated individual who prefers a tutorial presentation on a specific topic. The reader is interested in learning new skills, either for professional advancement or personal interest. Primary Market: An individual desiring a professional level of knowledge on Microsoft Access 2007, whether to obtain a job or learn core database skills. Secondary Market: Students eager to add database skills to their repertoire. Schools looking for a way to provide real-world, hands-on experience to aspiring business students.

About Author :
Kenneth Hess has been using Microsoft Access since version 1.0 appeared in 1994. His experience with Access includes training users and administrators and creating web-based and intermediary applications for data transfer. His experience as a teacher/trainer began in 1985 when he taught high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Since then he has taught various technology courses at New Horizons learning center, DecisionOne support center, and AMOCO. He also has experience developing interactive learning materials for his students.