This guide to programming for the SAS Enterprise Guide graphical user interface provides developers with practical information for creating useful data analysis and manipulation client services for end users. Beginning with an overview of SAS programs and the basic uses of Enterprise Guide, the volume covers topics such as data manipulation with queries and functions, data presentation, optimized report output, graphical output, and macros for reusable programming. Chapters include numerous code examples as well as exercise questions for each knowledge section. Constable is an education consultant for SAS. Annotation 2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)