For use as a module in an Applications course, Literacy course, or as an Introduction to Programming and Logic course, and assumes no previous programming experience. Like the other books in the Exploring Windows series, the hands-on approach and conceptual framework of the books help students master key computing and programming concepts as well as the Visual Basic programming language.* Full four-color, spiral bound text-Part of Prentice Halls Right PHit custom binding program. * Gives the instructor the greatest flexibility in providing custom content for their course at a discounted price. * A series of in-depth tutorials (hands-on exercises)-Illustrated with large, full-color, screen captures that are clear and easy to read. * Leads the student through each concept and gives them tips on different ways to accomplish a given task, in a logical and relaxed fashion. * Every chapter ends with practice exercises, done at the computer, and less structured case studies. * Encourages students to pursue further exploration and independent thinking. * Grauer Website www.prenhall.com/grauer * Offers further resources.

Table of Contents:
(NOTE: Each chapter begins with Objectives and an Overview and concludes with a Summary and Exercises and Projects.)ESSENTIALS OF MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 5.0. 1. Introduction to Visual Basic Programming and Applications. Application Programs and Programming Languages. History of Programming Languages. The Background of Visual Basic. Visual Basic Editions. The Visual Basic Integrated Development Environment. The Data Disk. Learn by Doing. 2. Build Your First Project: A Step-By-Step Approach. Programmer's Lingo. Steps in Building Your Project. Steps in Building a Deck: An Analogy. Build a Visual Basic Application. Learn by Doing. 3. Programming Fundamentals: Writing Code. Modules and Procedures. The Code Editor Window. The Sub Statement. Declarations, Variables, and Constants. The Wind Chill Project. Functions. The Wind Chill Project. Functions. 4. Enhancing the Graphical User Interface: Multiple Forms, Controls, and Menus. Designing the GUI. Five Principles of GUI Design. The Learning Arithmetic Project. Appendix: Visual Basic Reserved Words. EXPLORING MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC 5.0/6.0 1. Introduction to Visual Basic Programming and Applications. Application Programs and Programming Languages. History of Programming Languages. The Background of Visual Basic. Visual Basic Editions. The Visual Basic Integrated Development Environment. The Data Disk. Learn by Doing. 2. Build Your First Project: A Step-By-Step Approach. Programmer's Lingo. Steps in Building a Project. Steps in Building a Deck: An Analogy. Build a Visual Basic Application. Learn by Doing. 3. Programming Fundamentals: Writing Code. Modules and Procedures. The Code Editor Window. The Sub Statement. Declarations, Variables, and Constants. The Wind Chill Project. Functions. 4. Enhancing the Graphical User Interface: Multiple Forms, Controls, and Menus. Designing the GUI. Five Principles of GUI Design. The Learning Arithmetic Project. 5. File Input/Output Basics: Reading, Writing, and Printing Text Files. Windows Dialog Boxes. The Common Dialog Control. 6. Programming with Office 97: The OLE Container Control and Automation. Sharing Data Between Applications. The OLE Container Control. Learn by Doing. 7. Database Basics: Tables, Records, and Fields. Database Concepts. Learn by Doing. 8. Relational Databases: ActiveX Database Controls. Relational Databases. Database Controls. ActiveX Database Controls. Intrinsic Data-Aware Controls. Appendix A: Visual Basic Reserved Words. Appendix B: Object-Naming Conventions for Visual Basic. Appendix C: The Toolbox, Toolbars, and Controls. Appendix D: Standard Menus for Windows Applications. Appendix E: PH/CBT Systems CD-ROM Tutorials. Appendix F: Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0. Index.