Book excerpt: * Part of the Office Suite, Access is the #1 database used today by individuals & corporations looking to manage data easily, share information over intranets & the Internet, & build faster business solutions. * Access is often the first Windows tool used by professional programmers skilled with another development tool-they need a guide to get them up to speed with Access. * Explains how to develop full-featured, industrial-strength applications with Access 2000. * Contains advanced details which delve deeper into programming topics & explain options, enhancements, & alternative methods.