Alpha Five is an extremely powerful database . . .

for programmer and non-programmer alike. It can be used as a stand-alone product or be combined with remote databases. Its user-friendly interface and built-in features make it the choice of a wide range of users, from beginner and novice to expert. The latest version ships with the ability to design both desktop and web databases.

Non-programmers: Alpha Five is getting more powerful every day and some of the features described on the website may seem over your head. Do not despair! This is the easy-to-use program for which you've been looking. Combine it with our books and you'll be amazed at the level of sophistication you can achieve without previous experience.

Programmers: If you have a penchant for programming, you will find that using Alpha Five will save you an enormous amount of time because its many built-in features mean you need to write less code. Its programming language, Xbasic, is a variant of Microsoft Visual Basic that is more powerful and easier to use than the original.

SQL and other remote database users: Connect to your existing files! Use Alpha Five's unique Web Components to create an on-line database the easy way. Your data stays in its original location and you can continue to use your current program for desktop design. More...

Compare to Access & Filemaker: Click here for a features graph.

 A free 30-day trial download of the software is available at www.alphasoftware.com.

 Liberty Manuals is the leading publisher of Alpha Five books . . .

Susan Hussey Bush, a business owner, writer, and long time user of Alpha Five, began her books on the software with Alpha Five Made Easy for desktop applications in 2001, updating it for every subsequent version of the software to the current one, issued in January, 2010. The Alpha Five Functions Handbook was released in 2003 and updated in 2007. Alpha Five Web Applications Made Easy has been the leading learning resource since it was first released in 2008. The most recent update was issued in July, 2010. All of these books teach Alpha Five in a step-by-step manner and are designed with both new and experienced developers in mind. We are also delighted to offer Dr. Peter Wayne's book, Alpha Five:Xbasic for Everyone, thus rounding out the learning experience by including those who wish to learn programming with Alpha Five.

 Hint: Take the software for a free 30-day ride and test it out with one of our Electronic Download Editions for only $20.95.

Alpha Five Made Easy, The Basics and More for Version 10 EDE  

Alpha Five Web Applications Made Easy, The Basics and More for Version 10.5 EDE

Liberty Manuals Co. is a separate company from Alpha Software, Inc.

Most of our books also come in download and CD editions . . .

The Electronic Download Edition (EDE) is a super bargain! The entire book in PDF format, including Table of Contents and Index, plus working databases for the exercises. All in an easy-to-download package.

• A free copy of the EDE also comes with Hard Copy books and CDs.

The Book on CD is an easy way to protect against computer crashes because you can quickly reload both book and exercises. It contains the Electronic Download Edition and the working databases.

• A free copy of the Book on CD comes with every Hard Copy book.