>I think an API reference book is what I need. Can someone suggest a
>good one? Well, while I'm waiting for that, (1) what API functions can I
>use to bring a particular Win95 app (window) to the front, and (2) what API
>functions can I use to release a win95 app (window)?
>
>Any help in using these functions would also be appreciated. I've never
>had to use this type of API stuff. As I look over VFP's sketchy docs I
>am having nightmare flashbacks of my C programming days....

you can use the bringwindowtotop api call.
it needs a window handle as a parameter that you can get with findwindow

there a great win32api.hlp file that came with vfp3.0 pro but they didn't include it in vfp5.
i wish i knew why they took it out.

i've got a win32 programming api bible put out by waite group but i don't think its nearly as useful as the help file.
i've heard there's a lot of win32api information in the win32 sdk but i've never looked at it.

also, if you know what you're looking for msdn's usually got some good info.
i think the whole msdn library is online now with free membership ( www.microsoft.com/msdn )