A Simple Database Example

I have noticed recently, how many people have been going into the discussion forums and asking how to use databases. well, this is a very simple example of how to manipulate data within databases Functions include add, edit, and delete records, and a search by surname. this code is fully commented. please comment on this upload, as i would like to know what you think, and if you think there is a better way of doing certain things, argue it out all you like! daz