With a focus on ABAP Objects, this textbook introduces SAP programming, with attention to ABAP workbench, programming basics, the runtime environment, core language elements, classical and object- oriented models, OO programming, and database access. A glossary and a list of system fields are included. Two companion CDs contain a fully operational SAP Basis System and all the example programs used in the text. Keller is a programmer with SAP, and Krnger is a consultant. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)