This book is written by a member of the Borland Technical Support Team, and provides more effective, streamlined codes for readers by teaching advanced techniques from an experienced Pascal programmer. -- Covers all of the new topics and functions of the latest version of Delphi -- Includes real-world examples, including an inventory application and a Windows game -- Provides information on creating database applications, using serial communications, VBX controls, visual programming, and object-oriented programming -- CD-ROM included