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Unless you are working at a very advanced level, this is the only SQL book you will ever need. The authors have taken the mystery out of complex queries and explained principles and techniques with such clarity that a “Mere Mortal” will indeed be empowered to perform the superhuman. Do not walk past this book!
–Graham Mandeno, Database Consultant
SQL Queries for Mere Mortals provides a step-by-step, easy-to-read introduction to writing SQL queries. It includes hundreds of examples with detailed explanations. This book provides the tools you need to understand, modify, and create SQL queries
–Keith W. Hare, Convenor, ISO/IEC JTC1 SC32 WG3–the International SQL Standards Committee
I learned SQL primarily from the first edition of this book, and I am pleased to see a second edition of this book so that others can continue to benefit from its organized presentation of the language. Starting from how to design your tables so that SQL can be effective (a common problem for database beginners), and then continuing through the various aspects of SQL construction and capabilities, the reader can become a moderate expert upon completing the book and its samples. Learning how to convert a question in English into a meaningful SQL statement will greatly facilitate your mastery of the language. Numerous examples from real life will help you visualize how to use SQL to answer the questions about the data in your database. Just one of the “watch out for this trap” items will save you more than the cost of the book when you avoid that problem when writing your queries. I highly recommend this book if you want to tap the full potential of your database.
–Kenneth D. Snell, Ph.D., Database Designer/Programmer
I don’t think they do this in public schools any more, and it is a shame, but do you remember in the seventh and eighth grades when you learned to diagram a sentence? Those of you who do may no longer remember how you did it, but all of you do write better sentences because of it. John Viescas and Mike Hernandez must have remembered because they take everyday English queries and literally translate them into SQL. This is an important book for all database designers. It takes the complexity of mathematical Set Theory and of First Order Predicate Logic, as outlined in E. F. Codd’s original treatise on relational database design, and makes it easy for anyone to understand. If you want an elementary- through intermediate-level course on SQL, this is the one book that is a requirement, no matter how many others you buy.
–Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
Even in this day of wizards and code generators, successful database developers still require a sound knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL, the standard language for communicating with most database systems). In this book, John and Mike do a marvelous job of making what’s usually a dry and difficult subject come alive, presenting the material with humor in a logical manner, with plenty of relevant examples. I would say that this book should feature prominently in the collection on the bookshelf of all serious developers, except that I’m sure it’ll get so much use that it won’t spend much time on the shelf!
– Doug Steele, Microsoft Access Developer and author
Over the last several decades, SQL has evolved from a language known only to computer specialists to a widely used international standard of the computer industry. The number of new applications deployed each year using SQL now totals in the millions. If you are accessing corporate information from the Internet or from an internal network, you are probably using SQL. This new edition of SQL Queries for Mere Mortals helps new users learn the foundations of SQL queries, and is an essential reference guide for intermediate and advanced users.
The accompanying CD contains five sample databases used for the example queries throughout the book in four different formats: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and later, Microsoft Access 2000 and later, MySQL version 5.0 and later, and SQL scripts that can be used with most other implementations of the language.
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The examples are not readable on the iPhone/iTouch. Wasted my money on the Kindle version for iTouch. BUMMER! The increased font does not work for the examples!!!!!!
Amazon User Rating: 1 / 5
The book itself is only $34 her on Amazon w/free Super Saver shipping (for those who can wait a bit), so I feel the Kindle version is overpriced. That could be a bias on my part because for technical material I definately lean towards a hardcopy book (not so for mags, novels and newspapers). While all authors need to make a buck, a $27 electronic version is just too much.
Amazon User Rating: 1 / 5
I got this book because I’m designing and implementing a db in MS Access. The explanation of SQL has helped me go far beyond what I could have accomplished with the query wizard alone. The authors break down the subjects simply, with plenty of examples to support and reinforce ideas. From this simplicity, you as the user can render complex results. I find that even in areas I felt competent, the book has helped me improve my work.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
I am really happy with this book purchase. The book is easy to understand with great examples. Great tool for learning SQL on your own, even if you are a beginner.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
This is well written and goes at a slow pace for beginners. Since I’m more than a novice, I had to skip through most of the first part of the book. Once the author got into more meatier subjects like cross joins, unions and subqueries I appreciated the book more. Well done.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5