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Save 30% on SAS Data Mining Book Set
Kirk Lafler Shares 25 Coding Techniques
2009 Training Schedule Now Available
Web-Based Training: Discrete Choice Modeling Using SAS Software
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New Addition to SAS Press Library

PROC SQL by Example: Using SQL within SAS
By: Howard Schreier
39.95 USD

Description:
Author Howard Schreier illustrates the use of PROC SQL in the context of the SAS DATA step and other SAS procedures (such as SORT, FREQ, MEANS, SUMMARY, APPEND, DATASETS, and TRANSPOSE) whose functionality overlaps and complements that of SQL. Using a side-by-side approach, this concise reference guide includes many extensively explained examples showing equivalent DATA step and SQL code.The examples enable SAS users to take advantage of existing SAS skills and knowledge while learning about SQL. Discussions cover the differences between SQL and the DATA step as well as situations where SQL and the DATA step are used together to benefit from the strengths of each. 304 pp.




20% off on November's Featured Title

Enterprise Risk Management: A Methodology for Achieving Strategic Objectives
By: Gregory Monahan
65.00 USD (before the discount)

Description:
Written for enterprise risk management (ERM) practitioners who recognize the value of ERM to their organization, Gregory Monahan's book thoroughly examines operational risk management, in particular strategic plans, and presents a robust methodology (Strategic Objectives At Risk (SOAR)) that allows professionals a greater chance of success in meeting their strategic objectives and in gaining a better understanding of the factors that influence the outcomes of their actions relating to the management of strategic objectives. 208 pp.





We Want to Know!
In order to provide you, our users, with the information you need and in the formats you prefer, SAS Publishing News will be running a series of short surveys. This month's survey is about wireless readers and how you are using them.


Save 30% on SAS Data Mining Book Set
For a limited time: Purchase CRM Segmentation and Clustering Using SAS Enterprise Miner by Randy Collica with Gerhard Svolba's Data Preparation for Analytics Using SAS and save 30%! Offer ends December 31, 2008!


Kirk Lafler Shares 25 Coding Techniques
As SAS software becomes increasingly more popular, best practice coding techniques and guidelines become ever so critical. SAS software provides users with a powerful programming language for accessing, analyzing, manipulating, and presenting data. Here are some useful coding techniques for all operating system platforms.


2009 Training Schedule Now Available
The January through June2009 course dates are posted on the training site. Check out the new courses that have been added. Register early or with a colleague and save 10-15%


Web-Based Training: Discrete Choice Modeling Using SAS Software
Learn how to design a discrete choice study and analyze the data using the market research macros in SAS. The Live Web class debuts on Dec. 8th, register today!


Buy SAS Training in Bulk and Save Up to 31%
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