Running Visual Basic for Windows, Second Edition
A Hands-On Introduction to Programming for Windows

RUNNING VISUAL BASIC FOR WINDOWS, 2ND EDITION--the hands-on guide to
learning and using the popular Visual Basic programming system for Windows
is now available from Microsoft Press.

The Visual Basic programming system allows programmers to build powerful
applications with unprecedented speed and ease. And RUNNING VISUAL BASIC
FOR WINDOWS, 2ND EDITION, by expert Ross Nelson offers programming power
to those with little or no programming experience. This easy-to-understand
guide to Visual Basic version 3 helps readers develop key programming
techniques so that they can construct interesting and rewarding projects
right away. It's packed with clear instructions and superb examples for
programmers new to Visual Basic and for those upgrading from previous
versions. In addition, Nelson highlights significant Visual Basic features
and includes program examples of useful business tools and Windows-based
utilities. Readers will:

* Learn the fundamentals of the Visual Basic programming
  environment
* Write their first applications for the Windows operating
  system
* Design an effective graphical user interface
* Develop an application program that accesses a database
* Incorporate OLE in an application written in Visual Basic
* Write event-driven code
* Work with graphics
* Learn how to find and correct bugs and errors

A comprehensive index helps readers quickly locate information on any topic
in the book. A companion disk containing more than 70 forms, make files,
and code modules is available directly from Microsoft Press. Ordering
information can be found at the back of the book.

Ross Nelson is the author of Microsoft's 80386/80486 Programming Guide from
Microsoft Press, and is a contributor to the Microsoft Press Computer
Dictionary. He has also written articles for BYTE and Dr. Dobb's Journal.
He is an active member of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility
(CPSR).

RUNNING VISUAL BASIC FOR WINDOWS is part of the Microsoft-authorized line
of software guides in the Running series from Microsoft Press. Other
titles include the classic Running MS-DOS, by Van Wolvenon, the
bestselling Running Microsoft Excel from The Cobb Group, Running Windows
3.1 by Craig Stinson, Running Word for Windows and Running Microsoft Mail
by Russell Borland, Running Microsoft Access by John Viescas, Running
MS-DOS QBasic by Michael Halvorson and David Rygmyr, and Running Microsoft
FoxPro for Windows by Sal Ricciardi.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the
leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More
than 10 million users at all skill levels rely on a complete line of
Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Titles
ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to
technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book
and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also
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Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Running Visual Basic for Windows, 2nd ed. by Ross Nelson
352 pages, $22.95
ISBN: 1-55615-564-6
Pub. Date: August 3, 1993

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399
206-882-8080

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