Microsoft Access 2013: Complete / Edition 1

by Philip J. Pratt, Mary Z. Last

Overview

Introduce your students to the latest that Microsoft Office has to offer with the new generation of Shelly Cashman Series books! For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. With MICROSOFT ACCESS 2013, we're continuing our history of innovation by enhancing our proven pedagogy to reflect the learning styles of today's students. In this text you'll find features that are specifically designed to engage students, improve retention, and prepare them for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages students to expand their understanding of MICROSOFT ACCESS 2013 through experimentation, critical thought, and personalization. With these enhancements and more, the Shelly Cashman Series continues to deliver the most effective educational materials for you and your students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781285169071
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	08/05/2013
Series:	Shelly Cashman Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	632
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Philip J. Pratt is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science at Grand Valley State University, where he taught for 33 years. His teaching interests include database management, systems analysis, complex analysis and discrete mathematics. He has authored more than 75 textbooks and has co-authored three levels of Microsoft Office Access books for the popular Shelly Cashman Series, in addition to the popular A GUIDE TO SQL.


Mary Z. Last has taught computer information systems since 1984. She retired from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas, where she was an associate professor and the Director of the Center for Effectiveness in Learning and Teaching. Ms. Last is actively involved in the Computing Educator's Oral History Project that encourages young women to pursue careers in math and science. She has been a contributing author to the Shelly Cashman Series since 1992. She also authors many instructor resources for leading database texts.

Table of Contents

Office 2013 and Windows 8: Essential Concepts and Skills. Office 365 Essentials. 1. Databases and Database Objects: An Introduction. 2. Querying a Database. 3. Maintaining a Database. 4. Creating Reports and Forms. 5. Multitable Forms. 6. Advanced Report Techniques. 7. Advanced Form Techniques. Index. Quick Reference. Important Notes for Windows 7 Users.