What makes a SQL book good is subjective: it depends on what you want to do
with SQL, which vendor's SQL implementation you are using, and what skill
level you are at.
Despite the fact that SQL is a "standard," you'll want to get yourself a
book that discusses your vendor specific flavor of SQL (e.g. Microsoft,
Oracle, Sybase, mySQL). We use Microsoft SQL Server almost exclusively so my
choices are biased in that direction.
Unfortunately, I haven't read any decent database administration books
(vendor specific or otherwise), but I do have a few recommendations on the
programming side:
Beginners:
The Practical SQL Handbook : Using Structured Query Language
I believe this one is written by a bunch of ex-Sybase employees, but it is
pretty universal.
Advanced:
Transact-SQL Programming by O'Reilly
Covers Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server
Both are excellent books.
Benjamin S. Rogers
Web Developer, c4.net
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