The Book of VB.NET is a comprehensive introduction to .NET - introducing the reader to the Visual Studio.NET development suite as well as the new generation of Visual Basic. In a series of lightning tours and real-world examples, the book covers topics that relate to Web development, XML, databases, and user interface design. Each chapter begins with an overview of the changes from Visual Basic 6 to give experienced developers a head start. Extra code examples, references to additional online material, and helpful tips about planning, design, and architecture are included. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге The Book of VB .NET: .NET Insight for VB Developers (Matthew Macdonald)