SAS books
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Altair SLC: The SAS Language Compiler (PDF) – Second Edition
£5.00The book concentrates on Altair SLC, looking at the pros and cons of using Altair SLC to develop SAS programs. Code samples are provided throughout this book, so you can learn more about Altair SLC and SAS programming by following these examples.
Topics included:
- What is Altair SLC?
- Introduction to Altair Analytics Workbench
- Altair SLC for Clinical Trials
- Generating Graphics with Altair SLC
- Using Altair SLC with R and Python
Note: these chapters are included in SAS Programming Experiences: A How-To Guide from a Power SAS User, so, if you have already purchased this book, then you already have these chapters!
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SAS Programming Experiences: A How-To Guide from a Power SAS User (PDF) – Second Edition
£7.00This PDF ebook is divided into 3 sections:
- SAS Programming Methods, where I discuss ways to get the most value from your SAS licence fees.
- SAS Interfaces for Programming, where I look at how installing and editing programs using SAS software has changed.
- SAS Programming Alternatives, where I look at the pros and cons of using Altair SLC to develop SAS programs.
Code samples are provided throughout this book, so you can learn more about SAS programming by following these examples.
Topics included:
- SAS Programming Methods
- The Art of Defensive Programming: Coping with Unseen Data
- Writing Reusable Macros
- SAS Hints and Tips
- Using SAS Software for Hobbies
- SAS Interfaces for Programming
- The History of SAS Editors and Installs
- The History of SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Studio
- Using SAS Studio Tasks to Plot with ODS Graphics
- Making Graphs Easier to Validate using ODS Graphics
- SAS Alternatives
- What is Altair SLC?
- Introduction to Altair Analytics Workbench
- Altair SLC for Clinical Trials
- Generating Graphics with Altair SLC
- Using Altair SLC with R and Python
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SAS course notes: SAS Macros (PDF)
£5.00This PDF ebook is a copy of the topics in the SAS Macros section of the SAS course in the SAS Programming Forum on this site. All code included in the PDF ebook can be copied and pasted into SAS to try it out yourself.
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SAS course notes: PROC SQL (PDF)
£5.00This PDF ebook is a copy of the topics in the PROC SQL section of the SAS course in the SAS Programming Forum on this site. All code included in the PDF ebook can be copied and pasted into SAS to try it out yourself.
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Advanced Altair SLC: Comparing Altair SLC with SAS Software (PDF) – 2026 Edition
£7.00At its core, this book is designed for practitioners, those who seek not only theoretical knowledge but also actionable tools to enhance their workflows. With this in mind, we have included numerous examples and code snippets throughout the chapters. These examples are crafted to be directly applicable, enabling readers to experiment, learn, and adapt the solutions to their specific needs. Whether you are a seasoned SAS programmer exploring alternatives or a newcomer eager to understand how Altair SLC can streamline your data processes, this book is tailored for you.
Topics included:
- What is Altair SLC?
- Introduction to Altair Analytics Workbench
- Altair SLC: Licensing
- Altair SLC: Workflow Processing
- Altair SLC: R and Python Programming
- Programming in Altair SLC using Alternative Interfaces
- Clinical Data, Analysis and Output
- Hints and Tips for Reading and Writing Files
- Differences between Altair SLC (2026) and Foundation SAS (9.4) software
- Missing Output Delivery System (ODS) Features in Altair SLC
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SAS course notes: Data Steps (PDF)
£5.00This PDF ebook is a copy of the topics in the Data Steps section of the SAS course in the SAS Programming Forum on this site. All code included in the PDF ebook can be copied and pasted into SAS to try it out yourself.
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Defensive SAS Programming course notes (PDF)
£5.00This PDF ebook is a copy of the course notes used with the Defensive SAS Programming course listed in the list of Training Courses provided by Holland Numerics Ltd. All code included in the PDF ebook can be copied and pasted into SAS to try it out yourself.
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Efficient SAS Programming course notes (PDF)
£5.00This PDF ebook is a copy of the course notes used with the Efficient SAS Programming course listed in the list of Training Courses provided by Holland Numerics Ltd. All code included in the PDF ebook can be copied and pasted into SAS to try it out yourself.
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Introduction to ODS RTF course notes (PDF)
£5.00This PDF ebook is a copy of the course notes used with the Introduction to ODS RTF course listed in the list of Training Courses provided by Holland Numerics Ltd. All code included in the PDF ebook can be copied and pasted into SAS to try it out yourself.
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Practical ODS Graphics course notes (PDF)
£5.00This PDF ebook is a copy of the course notes used with the Practical ODS Graphics course listed in the list of Training Courses provided by Holland Numerics Ltd. All code included in the PDF ebook can be copied and pasted into SAS to try it out yourself.
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ODS Graph Templates course notes (PDF)
£5.00This PDF ebook is a copy of the course notes used with the ODS Graph Templates course listed in the list of Training Courses provided by Holland Numerics Ltd. All code included in the PDF ebook can be copied and pasted into SAS to try it out yourself.
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eBook: Power User’s Guide to SAS Graph Templates (PDF)
£3.00Visualising data is a vital part of data analysis and reporting. This ebook introduces Graph Templates, which have been included in the SAS System since version 9.1.3. In particular, the automatic creation of Graph Templates is described, so anyone can create standardised, reusable and platform-independent graphs. Code samples are provided throughout this ebook, so you can learn about Graph Templates by following these examples.
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eBook: Power User’s Guide to SAS Programming (PDF)
£3.00This ebook brings together a wealth of ideas about strategic and tactical solutions to everyday situations experienced when transferring, extracting, processing and reporting data. Most of the solutions can be achieved using the SAS components you already license, so you won’t need to throw money at the problems.
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Altair SLC 2026 business bundle (2 x ebooks @ 10% discount)
£12.60This bundle includes the 2 business-related ebooks published in the 2026 series for an overall 10% discounted price.
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Altair SLC 2026 programmer bundle (2 x ebooks @ 10% discount)
£12.60This bundle includes the 2 programming ebooks published in the 2026 series for an overall 10% discounted price.
Individual ebook pages in Book Table:
Purchasers of digital files that are paid-for, and NOT free, will now be emailed the files they buy. New versions of already purchased ebooks will have the new version automatically emailed to you, so please make sure your blog profile email address is always up-to-date.
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Altair SLC 2026 bundle (3 x ebooks @ 20% discount)
£16.80This bundle includes all 3 ebooks published in the 2026 series for an overall 20% discounted price.
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