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The eighth edition of *A Guide to SQL* continues as an essential reference for students and beginners. It presents fundamental SQL commands within realistic business scenarios—orders, parts, customers, and sales reps—using hands‑on exercises. Updated examples cover Oracle 11g, Access 2007, and MySQL, and the book expands its case‑study approach with a third running case, reinforcing learning throughout each chapter.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Technology & Computing/Programming
Authors: Philip J. Pratt
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