SQL Books
NO COVER AVAILABLE The Essence of Sql : A Guide to Learning Most of Sql in the Least  Amount of Time
                            by David Rozenshtein
 
 
Synopsis:
Ideal for programmers, managers, and students who want to quickly acquire an in-depth understanding of SQL, this book covers the important aspects of the programming language. It takes the readers from the fundamentals to the most complex features of SQL, providing a smooth transition from other programming languages. 
NO COVER AVAILABLE Optimizing Transact-Sql : Advanced Programming Techniques
                            by David Rozenshtein, Anatoly Abramovich, Eugene Birger
 
Synopsis:
Encoded characteristic functions (ECF) is a new, innovative SQL programming methodology which allows programmers to encode conditional logic as scalar expressions within certain clauses. These extremely powerful techniques are presented by the authors of ECF in "Optimizing Transact-SQL".
cover The Practical Sql Handbook : Using Structured Query Language
       by Judith S. Bowman, Sandra L. Emerson, Marcy Darnovsky
           
Synopsis:
The bestselling guide to learning Structured Query Language as it is really used is updated to reflect the growth of the database market, as well as the latest ANSI SQL standard and other important developments. The CD-ROM includes Sybase SQL Anywhere Desktop Runtime, a full-featured SQL database that gives readers hands-on SQL programming
experience. 
cover SQL for Dummies (For Dummies)
   by Allen G. Taylor, C. J. Taylor
               
Synopsis:
Taylor explains the SQL structure in the easygoing style of the Dummies series. Readers will first learn about relational
database development and client/server architecture, then dive into SQL fundamentals. Once readers have mastered creating a simple database as well as a multi-table one, they will progress to manipulating data and controlling functions.
cover Instant Sql Programming
        by Celko, Celko
                            
Synopsis:
SQL--Structured Query Language--is the language all relational databases use to make enquiries. This essential book teaches SQL programming in the shortest possible time. It covers both the ANSI standard as the minimum requirement, and also discusses different implementations. It also serves as a handy reference. 
cover Joe Celko's Sql for Smarties : Advanced Sql Programming
                            by Joe Celko
 
Synopsis:
Joe Celko, well-known columnist for the leading database magazines, shares his most useful time-saving tips and tricks forSQL programming to help readers progress from a casual SQL user to becoming an expert in SQL programming. Celko uses common programming problems as a basis for presenting a collection of advanced SQL programming techniques. 
NO COVER AVAILABLE A Guide to Developing Client/Server Sql Applications  by Setrag Khoshafian, Arvola Chan, Anna Wong, Harry K. T. Wong
 
 
Synopsis:
A practical introduction to database management for the millions of workstation users entering distributed client/serverenvironments. The authors provide a tutorial on database management concepts and explain them in standard SQL. This foundation combined with a comprehensive survey of client/server technology, offers a balanced presentation of database servers such as EE, RDB, Oracle, and SQL Server. 
NO COVER AVAILABLE Hands-On Sql : The Language, Querying, Reporting, and the Marketplace
                            by Robert Groth, David Gerber
        
Synopsis:
Groth and Gerber show how anyone working with a database can familiarize himself with SQL in only three hours using the CD. The goal is to become completely conversant by following the hands-on approach used in this book. The text introduces the use of query tools, report writer products, middleware connectivity issues, embedded SQL and future directions of SQL
cover Teach Yourself Sql in 21 Days
                            by Ryan K. Stephens (Editor), Ronald R. Plew, Bryan Morgan, jeff Perkins
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From the Publisher :
Fully updated and revised to include coverage of PL/SQL and Transact SQL. this easy-to-understand guide teaches users everything they need to know from database concepts and processes to implementing security and constructing and optimizing queries. - Q&A sections, step-by-step instructions, and review sections make learning easy and fun 
cover Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours
                            by Ryan K. Stephens, Ronald R. Plew
    
Book Description :
This hands on tutorial will provide readers with: Thorough explanation of database concepts, SQL and low level programming Complete code listings with output. These listings are followed with analysis that explains exactly what the listings are doing Real world examples that can be incorporated in other projects Fast results:
cover Understaning Sql's Stored Procedures : A Complete Guide to Sql/Psm
                            by Jim Melton
                       
Synopsis:
Presenting a complete guide to SQL/PSM (Persistent Stored Modules), this book explores the basic concepts and then
presents the entire PSM standard in a way designed for "real world" use. It teaches application developers to use new SQLextensions that allow complex operations to be performed on the server in client-server environments. This, in turn, improvessystem performance and saves time. 
cover Lan Times Guide to Sql
   by James R. Groff, Paul N. Weinberg
                 
 
 
Synopsis:
A straightforward, approachable guide to SQL, Structured Query Language, the standard database language used by all the
leading database management systems. Teaches beginners step-by-step how to use SQL and shows experienced users database structure, the most efficient way to update data, SQL security, programming with SQL, and more. 
NO COVER AVAILABLE The Sql Guide to Oracle by Rick F. Van Der Lans, Andrea Gray (Translator)
                         
Cusotmer Comments: This book has proven to be extremely useful for learning as well as reference. The focus is on SQL, rather than Oracle. It is logically organized, clearly written and full of examples. The index could be more complete, but the overall layout of the book still makes it very easy to use.