>I have been given an assignment to train a couple of our staff members on the wonders of VFP. We'll be using version 9. Can anyone recommend a book or manual that would be suitable (and helpful) for a rank beginner?

Hi Don,

Jim Duffy (takenote.com) used to have self-teaching materials available for vfp. They're quite good (I used them myself back then), and can also be used in an instructor-led setting such as what you have in mind.

I suggest you contact him.

Alex