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The Practical SQL Handbook: Using Structured Query Language (3rd Edition) Subsequent Edition

by Judith S. Bowman (Author), Sandra L. Emerson (Author), Marcy Darnovsky (Author)

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An introduction to relational database management and SQL, concentrating on solving real business problems, for those with no previous knowledge of SQL. The accompanying CD-ROM contains the Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows NT versions of an SQL database. This third edition is updated to cover the ANSI SQL '92 standard, and includes specific solutions, ready-to-use code, and general strategies for common business database challenges. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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This superb text explains Structured Query Language (SQL) simply without being condescending and deeply without being obscure. From its early chapters about relational database theory to its superb coverage of transaction management, this book is informative and easy to follow.

The authors begin by explaining how to design efficient data structures, an important part of database management. From there, they discuss how to populate a database with pieces of data and then explain how to construct queries that extract needed information. Throughout, the text is filled with statements, code, and output--and even common SQL errors. You ought to be able to follow along on any ANSI SQL 92-compliant system as you read this book.

Later chapters cover reports, joins, views, subqueries, and security. The authors explain each from a practical point of view. A section on common business-database tasks (how to specify decimal precision, for example) confirms this point of view. A good glossary exists in the back of this book, and a comprehensive table documents the differences among Sybase, Microsoft, Informix, and Oracle SQL command sets. The companion CD-ROM contains the Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio software, which ordinarily requires a 15-megabyte download marathon. --David Wall

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About the Author

Judith S. Bowman has been a database professional since the early 1980s. She is currently an independent consultant specializing in SQL and relational database issues and is the author of Practical SQL: The Sequel (Addison-Wesley, 2001).

Sandra L. Emerson is an independent consultant and former Vice President of Publishing Programs for Sybase.

Marcy Darnovsky, teaches at colleges throughout the San Francisco Bay area. She was formerly at Sybase.

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Addison-Wesley
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October 14, 1996
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English
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Addison-Wesley; Subsequent edition (October 14, 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 454 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0201447878
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0201447873
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches

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Fernando Roldan

I am so glad this was my first book on relational database design

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016

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I am so glad this was my first book on relational database design. I've had a very lucrative career and this book is one of the cornerstones of the foundation for on which I've built that career.

I've given the same book to my sister who is now on her way to a very good career.

This book covers the fundamentals of SQL and relational database design and it is the fundamentals that contribute to a strong foundation.

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Cynthia Mullaney-Keevis

A "Must Have" for Database Programmers

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 1998

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I've read over 100 books relative to programming and databases - this one ranks inside the top 5. The writing style is a good read, the book is technically correct (and that's rare today...) and each method is linked to a solid example representing real business requirements. If you're new to SQL, you need it. If you're an experienced DBA, you will probably pick up some good pointers, regardless of your RDBMS. If you program databases - this is a Must Have to build, troubleshoot and tune your queries.

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fast and great condition

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2011

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The order came promptly. Although rated very good, I would have said like new. Spine perfect, CD cast unopened, no a mark or a tittle to flaw it. I will order again.

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Jeff

Acceptable teaching book, poor reference manual

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2001

I have had this book for a year now and pretty much hate it. It is not a "handbook". It is not a book that is good for reference. This book is good if you do not know any SQL and want to do a cover to cover reading. This book's index is horrific and its content remedial (only the most basic of queries are discussed), so do not plan on using the book as a reference beyond that. The book should be titled "Read This Once Through to Learn Basic SQL". It is not a handbook and it is not practical, so it's name is quite the misnomer.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2016

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Exactly what I was looking for.

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2001

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I have been using and referring to this book for years.
It is easy to find examples of what I'm looking for. There were no attempts to make this book any thicker than necessary.
There are very few good SQL books out there. The books are either too simple or they try to thicken the book with garbage. This one is right on target.

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Sam

Don't discount this revision because there's a newer one

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2012

I am a professional DBA. I started learning SQL with this book in one of its early revisions and found it to be invaluable. In fact, there is a copy sitting on my desk as I write this. I don't us it much any more, but is is an old friend that I still open once in a while.

It is presented in a very instructional format, more like a tutorial than a reference. Well worth the price if you are starting out and want to learn the basics. If you are trying to save a little money, this revision includes most of what the newer one does - it is not outdated. I think this is probably the best starter book I've come across.

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