Access Database Design & Programming, 3rd Edition

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The animal on the cover of Access Database Design and Programming is a Southern tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla), one of three species comprising the anteater family. The Southern tamandua is also known as the collared anteater (although vested anteater might be a better name). Tamanduas live in the tropical rainforest. They spend much of their time in the forest canopy, feasting on ants and termites; they often move awkwardly when they descend to the ground. Tamanduas use their powerful forearms for self-defense. When attacked, they will back up against a rock or cling to a tree branch with their hind legs, while fighting and clawing with their forearms. Amazonian Indians sometimes use tamanduas to clear their homes of ants and termites. Despite this useful trait, the tamandua is an endangered species. They are often killed for their tails, the tendons of which are used to make ropes.

Jeffrey Holcomb was the production editor and proofreader for Access Database Design and Programming. Clairemarie Fisher O’Leary and Tatiana Apandi Diaz were the copyeditors. Rachel Wheeler, Matt Hutchinson, and Claire Cloutier provided quality control. Brenda Miller wrote the index.

Edie Freedman designed the cover of this book. The cover image is ...