"Programming Microsoft Agent Applications Using Visual Basic" is a tutorial that walks developers through the steps required to successfully develop fully functional applications. The sample applications, characters, libraries, and resource links are in themselves worth the price of the book. The book conveys an immediate focus to users, demonstrating real-world applications that serve as a starting point for their own projects. The scope and direction of the sample applications will allow users to focus on learning valuable techniques for using Microsoft Agent and Visual Basic in a stand alone, Internet, and intranet application development, without being distracted by the peculiarities of a large system. Each chapter builds on the skills learned in the previous chapters. The CD contains A wealth of practical how-to information about Microsoft Agent, including hands-on, step-by-step creation of stand alone, Internet, and intranet agents.