Brad, one of the best ways I used to learn Visual Basic for Applications years ago was to record macros and look at the code. It's still something I recommend to beginners.

Much the same can be said for the various wizards and "Script As..." buttons in SSMS for SQL Server. Wizards will never be 100% accurate, but they're great for getting a beginner most of the way there.

Looks like the e-book isn't yet available for download?

Thanks for your open-minded reversal - that's probably the best lesson an IT professional can impart!!

Rich