Microsoft Access 2010: Comprehensive (SAM 2010 Compatible Products)

Using the Cashman series of books are great to use in or our of a college class. The step by step instructions with plentiful screen shots throughout each chapter makes getting the basics of each action very easy to follow. By following these actions, the user will at least get the idea and at least one way of doing the action. As every Windows user knows, there are multiple ways to accomplish each action and sometimes the book will vary that action step to allow the user to learn alternate methods.I have found the books easy to follow in and out of class and used as a classroom textbook, it allows the class to flow quickly and efficiently.What I find really nice about the Cashman series of books is that there is a great support website out there where you can download all the needed data for the book exercises and labs as well as the support materials to help learn the book's subject. This makes it much more efficient and easier to learn the concepts without betting dragged down manually inputting the data. Which, even though covered in the book, makes life easier.BUT, be sure you get the correct version of the book. Different versions contain a different number of chapters. That is the only thing needed to really be aware of when purchasing this series of books.Definitely recommend the Cashman series of books for the person wanting to learn how to gain all that is needed to operate the program outlined in the book.

I've used Shelly Cashman books whenever I have to learn to use a computer program. I'm a visual learner and the extensive graphics really help me understand concepts and procedures. I've used Access databases in the past, but am at best an intermediate user. I needed something to help explain some of the new features in Access 2010. The Shelly Cashman series does that. This book is an introduction and will get you into the program if you aren't doing anything very complex. If you need programming or fancy database features, because you already understand the basics, you'll need a more advanced book.

This is a good read, the book really helped me out in my Access course. I decided to rent the book because i really wanted to save moola. I am very grateful that i was able to get such a great deal just by renting it. I received the book pretty fast and it was in good condition other then a few folds and creases in the pages. Overall really good book, i think it would help anyone out with learning Access or even as a refresher. I ended up making a 98.9 in the class :).

Excellent book, purchased for a class I am taking on Access, however this book would be great for someone just interested in learning Access, without the class. This book walks you through each step, creating databases for fictitious companies and they are built on as you work your way through the book, excellent.

I was looking more for examples of how to do a particular thing quickly and this has them, but it is necessary to spend some focused time reading and studying. Might be better off asking the question online and see any examples that might apply.

I have this book for an online Access class and it is very straightforward. Looks to take you through every inch of Access, including referring to things gone over in previous chapters so you can see the connection or an alternate way of doing things.

Access isn't a "plug and play" software. You need this wonderful step by step illistration to get a grip on the software. It's also a great reference manual. Not a software to prioritze unless you're going to use it often.

Needed for class