SAS author's tip: Using PROC MEANS to create a data set containing summary information

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|May 24, 2013

This week’s SAS tip is from Ron Cody and his latest book Cody’s Collection of Popular SAS Programming Tasks and How to Tackle Them. Learn more about this esteemed user and his many bestselling SAS books–as well as get additional bonus content on his author page. The following excerpt is from [...]

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Wearing two hats at SAS Global Forum

Kathy Council
Kathy Council|May 14, 2013

The annual conference in SAS Francisco is now a pleasant memory. And what a pleasant one it was!  I saw so many of my user friends and met some new ones too. When I attend this conference I wear at least two hats. The first is that of a SAS [...]

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Learn how to become a published author at SAS Global Forum

Shelley Sessoms
Shelley Sessoms|April 4, 2013

Where do you go when you want to mix and mingle with like-minded folks? Where do you go when you want to share best practices and talk about the latest advances in software? If you’re a SAS user, the answer is SAS Global Forum in San Francisco. And while in [...]

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SAS eBooks: Would you like code with that?

Julie Platt
Julie Platt|June 1, 2012

Stop at any fast food restaurant in America, and no matter what you order, you’ll likely be asked, “Would you like fries with that?” Fries are the traditional accompaniment to any fast food entrée. More recently, fast food restaurants have begun to broaden their menu and offer healthier choices in [...]

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Making time to write

Michael A. Raithel
Michael A. Raithel|May 8, 2012

Please don’t tell me that you do not have the time to write a book for SAS Press.  I already know that.  You have a lot of things to attend to:  a demanding job, family responsibilities, housework, yard work, shopping, cooking, eating, reading, favorite TV shows, commuting, sports to play, [...]

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Five reasons to see us at PharmaSUG

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|May 3, 2012

Between attending presentations and networking, you should make your way to the SAS Bookstore at PharmaSUG. While there are many reasons to add us to your list, here are the top 5: Save money on our books and documentation. We’re offering a special conference discount to PharmaSUG attendees. Talk to a [...]

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When is the number 13 considered lucky?

Julie Platt
Julie Platt|April 4, 2012

When it refers to the number of new SAS Press books headed your way before SAS Global Forum! SAS Authors and the SAS Press Team have been working day and night to bring you 13 new titles in time for SAS Global Forum at the end of April. Pictured are [...]

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How long have you been using?

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|April 3, 2012

Do you enjoy recalling your first SAS encounter almost as much as a first date? If so, you’re not alone.  Before picking up the phone to call me, however, consider eavesdropping on some recent SAS users’ conversations—and then share your own story. Last week, members of our Fans of SAS Books [...]

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Your questions answered at SAS Global Forum

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|March 29, 2012

The bookstore is a happening place at SAS Global Forum. You can shop onsite and save money on books, mingle with 30+ SAS authors, try to win giveaways (hint: follow @SASPublishing on Twitter and monitor the SAS Global Forum hashtag #SASGF12 and/or enter a couple of surveys) and chat with [...]

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SAS author's tip: creating a bar chart using PROC SGPLOT

Shelly Goodin
Shelly Goodin|March 23, 2012

This week’s tip comes from Ron Cody – SAS author and expert extraordinaire. Ron’s written several bestselling SAS Press books including his latest SAS Statistics by Example. If you haven’t taken a look at Ron’s extensive work, I’d invite you to visit his author page. You can read a free chapter from each of [...]

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