Designed to introduce beginners to databases, this book shows readers how to use and customize a contact-management database and how to link complex sets of data. The last portion of the book focuses on creating and distributing an application designed by the reader. Beginners also learn how to create fully-fledged custom applications complete with switchboards, dialog boxes, toolbars and menus. In addition, intermediate users will find tips and tricks, including macro development, introductory VBA, OLE, DLL and DDE.