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A Guide to SQL

by Philip J. Pratt

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Publisher Comments:

'A GUIDE TO SQL, 8E, illustrates the basics of SQL programming using straightforward instruction and extensive hands-on exercises. Phil Pratt and Mary Last continue to present basic SQL commands in a business context using Oracle. A new running case, for a total of three, presents lessons in a real-world context for managing orders, parts, customers, and sales reps. The text provides hands-on projects at the end of each chapter, including review questions, running cases, and extensive exercises, providing students with the opportunity to solve problems and apply skills from each chapter.'

About the Author

Philip J. Pratt is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science at Grand Valley State University, where he taught for 33 years. His teaching interests include database management, systems analysis, complex analysis, and discrete mathematics. He has authored over 60 textbooks, including coauthoring three levels of Microsoft Office Access 2007 books for the Shelly Cashman Series.Mary Z. Last is Chair of the Business Information Technology and Systems Department and Director of the Center for Effectiveness in Learning and Teaching at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. Last is a contributing author on the Shelly Cashman Series' Microsoft Office Access texts and coauthor of A GUIDE TO MYSQL. She also has authored instructor resource materials for a variety of texts.

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Premiere Products, Henry Books, and Alexamara Marina Group. 2. Database Design Fundamentals. 3. An Introduction to SQL. 4. Single-Table Queries. 5. Multiple-Table Queries. 6. Updating Data. 7. Database Administration. 8. SQL Functions and Procedures. Appendix A: SQL Reference. Appendix B: "How do I" Reference. Appendix C: Answers to Odd-Numbered Review Questions.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780324597684
Author:
Pratt, Philip J.
Publisher:
Course Technology
Author:
Last, Mary Z.
Subject:
Management Information Systems
Subject:
Programming Languages - SQL
Subject:
databases;Microsoft SQL Server;Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Publication Date:
September 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
309
Dimensions:
9.00x7.30x.80 in. 1.15 lbs.

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