Books like Understanding SQL by Martin Gruber

A practical, 7th‑edition guide that teaches SQL from the ground up, covering design, security, data retrieval, and new SQL/XML 2008 features across Access, Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL.

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

The Most Comprehensive SQL Resource AvailableGet in-depth details on all the powerful features and capabilities of SQL inside this one-stop guide. Featuring broad coverage of every aspect of this leading database language, this book provides you with an overview of SQL then shows you how to retrieve and update data, program with SQL, use stored procedures, and much more. Covering emerging standards and new related technologies including XML, Web services, EJB, J2EE, and JDBC, this book will help you gain the knowledge and essential skills you need to effectively work with SQL. Comprehensive, organized, and practical, this is the ultimate guide to understanding and using SQL.Master SQL basics and use simple, multi-table, and summary queries Understand key concepts and the latest developments in relational database technology Set up and manage SQL-based databases and write programs to access them Create and use the sample database to run the SQL query examples in the book Find out about Xpath, Xquery, and other XML-based database query standards Discover how J2EE-based applications relate to data management Use and program SQL databases with application servers to create powerful Web applications Preview the future of SQL—including MySQL and the impact of XML and Web ServicesNOTE: due to the large amount of text and graphics, this eBook file is 18.3 MG. We recommend that you download this eBook using the fastest Internet connection at your disposal, otherwise you may notice a longer downloading time than usual.

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.