In some form or other, I have been running into relational databases for several years now. I have been interested in, but baffled by them, until now. Despite the previous not-so-positive review, I found this book very helpful for my level of interest and understanding. The book lives up to its name, giving step-by-step instructions on how to build and work with Access databases. Each subsequent step builds on the previous one, providing a logical foundation for building understanding. If you are new to relational databases, or want to brush up on some rusty skills, I would highly recommend this book.