Books like SQL for Dummies by Allen G. Taylor

Explains Transact-SQL programming and highlights the differences between Microsoft and Sybase implementations.

Updated for the latest database management systems, this introductory guide will get you up and running with SQL quickly. Whether you need to write database applications, perform administrative tasks, or generate reports, Learning SQL, Second Edition, will help you easily master all the SQL fundamentals. Each chapter presents a self-contained lesson on a key SQL concept or technique, with numerous illustrations, annotated examples, and exercises to let you practice the skills you learn.

A practical, hands‑on guide to SQL that teaches core concepts through running case studies and exercises, supporting Oracle 11g, Access 2007, and MySQL.

A practical guide to SQL for building, querying, and managing relational databases, written by Robert Sheldon.

A practical guide that walks readers through choosing, setting up, and mastering laptops—from basic features and power management to networking, security, and mobile accessories.

A reader's first book for learning SQL, the structured query language for most major database systems. Teaches SQL quickly and easily for those with little or no programming experience. The end user's path to proficiency in SQL. New code examples written to an open source database like MySQL; avoids complexity and teaches practical basics. Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours, Third Edition presents the key features of SQL (Structured Query Language) in an easy to understand format with updated code examples, notes, diagrams, exercises and quizzes. New material covers more information on transactions, constructs, embedded databases, and object-oriented programming. In this edition, the authors include examples based on a database like MySQL, a very popular open source database. Ryan Stephens and Ron Plew are President and Vice President of Perpetual Technologies, Inc, where their duties include Oracle® database administration and consulting and training in Oracle, SQL and UNIX. They have both been teaching at the college level for over five years as adjunct professors at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Both are Oracle Certified Professionals. Ryan and Ron have co-authored the following successful books: Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours, Second Edition, 0672318997, Sams, 3/00, and Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days, Third Edition, 0672316749, Sams, 12/99.

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Covers MySQL 4.0

A practical guide and reference to SQL, covering database models, syntax, and hands‑on tasks for beginners and seasoned users.

A practical guide that introduces SQL Server querying for readers with limited prior knowledge, covering database design basics, core objects, and advanced techniques like data retrieval, manipulation, and transactions.