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Virus of the Mind is the first popular book devoted to the science of memetics, a controversial new field that transcends psychology, biology, anthropology, and cognitive science. Memetics is the science of memes, the invisible but very real DNA of human society. In Virus of the Mind, Richard Brodie carefully builds on the work of scientists Richard Dawkins, Douglas Hofstadter, Daniel Dennett, and others who have become fascinated with memes and their potential impact on our lives. But Richard goes beyond science and dives into the meat of the issue: is the emergence of this new science going to have an impact on our lives like the emergence of atomic physics did in the Cold War? He would sa...
Thisiswherewetrytoconvinceyoutobuythisbook,tellyouwhatittriestodo, define a few terms and generally set the scene – all of which makes this more like an introduction than a first chapter, but no-one reads introductions so we called it a chapter. If you have already bought the book and know what it does, feel free to skip to Chapter 2 where the action starts. Whyshouldyoubuythisbook? TherearemanyAccessbooksonthemarket,whyshouldIbuythisone?Doesithavemore informationthananyotherbook? Errr, no, it actually has less than the big reference books you’ll also find on the shelf. So,isitverycheap? Well, it isn’t as expensive as some but, no, it isn’t particularly cheap either. Tobebrutallyfran...
Contents Should we tell you the whole story? Of course, there is an inevitable tension in trying to work like this. For example, in Chapter 16 we talk about referential integrity. There are - sentially six different flavors of referential integrity but Access only s- ports four of them (they are the most important ones however, so you aren’t missing out on too much). The problem is this. Should we tell you about the other two? If we do, as an Access user you have every right to be annoyed that we are telling you about a feature you can’t use. On the other hand, the six different types that we describe are part of the re- tional world and this book is about that world – we are not tryin...
CD-ROM contains: Sample files used in text.
If you are new to Access 2000 or already use an alternative database application and you want to switch to Access 2000 this book gives you all the essential information you need using lots of examples. Topics covered in this book include: - How to use the Access interface - How to use Access objects to create a simple database - How to use built in functions - How to create tables - How to create forms - How to create queries to select and update data - How to create reports - How to create macros - How to use object events and create procedures Essential Access 2000 fast is designed for professionals or students who need to learn the maximum in the minimum time and to develop databases fast.
This book covers units 4 - 6 of the new AVCE in Information and Communication Technology award: Unit 4 - System Installation and Configuration Unit 5 - Systems Analysis Unit 6 - Database Design. The database is implemented in unit 6 and the student is shown how to write up the technical documentation and user instructions.
This book concentrates on two aspects of business intelligence, together with the associated IBM products: data warehousing with Visual Warehouse, and on-line analytical processing using the DB2 OLAP Server. The book thus provides managers needing an overview as well as practitioners needing to understand and use these tools with all the information they need.
Currently, IBMs DB2 is the most powerful database management software for large mainframe systems. Designed specifically for the Windows NT environment, the book starts with all the usual features, including Windows NT remote administration, security, and performance features. However, it goes well beyond that to present the whole new level of performance and functionality offered by this new version, including tips on how to maximize its excellent user interface. Packaged with the book is a CD-ROM containing original IBM DB2 product code.
Shows users and developers how to use MDX to effectively to provide relevant business information.