Is it your job to develop applications in the office, or would you like it to be? Either way, you are going to need Microsoft Office 2000 Visual Basic Programmer"s Guide. In one package, you get information on understanding your users" needs, where to start designing your Office-based solutions, coding, debugging, add-ons, data, security, and all the new features of the Office 2000 suite. Sound like a lot? It is, and it"s not for beginners. The authors assume a working knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications and HTML, as well as a familiarity with SQL. If you"re not quite there yet, try a different book and come back when you"re ready, because it"s worth it. The authors guide you along each step of the way--from defining problems to putting the final touches on your solutions--with clear, straightforward text, plenty of hands-on coding examples, and ideas for further learning. The enclosed CD-ROM contains all the code from the book, as well as white papers and sample applications. Office 2000 is the most integrated suite yet, and VBA is better than ever for making your applications shine. Your hard work, plus Microsoft Office 2000 Visual Basic Programmer"s Guide, will make you indispensable in the workplace. --Rob Lightner