[2008] Book

I have been actively trying to learn VB 2008. I bought a book on VB 2008 and it was a great starter book. I know how to put controls on a form, set its properties, etc. The part that the book lacked was databases and common uses (which was fine it was a beginner book). I am looking for an intermediate book for purchase as I understand functions, if/else, etc. Can anyone recommend a good intermediate book to read?

Are you interested in ADO.NET and database programming?

If so, I would suggest "VB.NET database programming with ADO.NET" by Anne Prince and Doug Lowe. Published by Murach's.

What exactly is ADO.NET I keep seeing this but am confused as to what it actually is?

Moved To General Developer

ADO is the Microsoft technology for connecting applications to data sources. Typically this data source is a database. ADO.NET is that same technology specifically for the .NET development platform.

Here is a little tutorial.

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=466658

Ok thats what I thought it was but I wasn't sure. Any other book suggestions? I want to learn more than just connecting to and sending/receiving data with a database. Like file management, networking, etc.

www.apress.com. Any book from any author on apress bar Christian Gross. I know his book is the beginners book but believe me it is trash.