I liked The Lan Times Guide to SQL. It does not delve very deep into every
statement, but it is very readable, and didn't get me lost in the details.
SQL itself is not a very complex language though. It's the overall database
structure concepts that are tough to get your head around at first and this
book does not address that other than showing how to use alter table
statements... You also might want to check out the reader reviews on Amazon
too, which is how I came to choose this one.
jon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Fusfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 7:14 PM
Subject: Good SQL Beginner Book
> I've been asked to recommend a good book for a beginner who wants to learn
> database design & SQL... "Back in the day", I learned relational design
and
> SQL from SAMS "teach yourself SQL in 14 days". I liked it because it was
> database-neutral; it relied on plain ANSI SQL and started with the very
> basics; by learning about databases this way (instead of using graphical
> tools) it kinda forces one to learn about good relational design.
>
> Unfortunately, this book appears to be out of print. The same authors have
a
> new book but the reviews I've seen are less than optimal. Can anyone make
> any suggestions for a vendor-independent SQL guide for a newbie?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt
>
>
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