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A beginner's guide to MS Access 1.1 features hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions that cover the creation and modification of database tables, queries, forms, and reports. Original.

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Product Description: This is a comprehensive guide to Visual Basic for students taking HNC/HND and other undergraduate level courses in computing, software engineering and information technology.

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