SQL Queries for Mere Mortals: A Hands-on Guide to Data Manipulation in SQL [For Mere Mortals Series]
Author: John L Viescas
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 yourdatabase.
--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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Outlook 2007 For Dummies
Author: Bill Dyszel
• Most users take advantage of only two percent of Outlook's power; this book shows them how to harness frequently overlooked tricks and techniques that can significantly boost productivity
• Shows how to manage time and information in the new interface, covering instant searches, the To-Do bar, color categories, and task integration with OneNote, Project, Access, and Windows SharePoint Services
• Explains how to connect across boundaries with access to WSS data, two-way sync and offline access, calendar sharing, smart scheduling, RSS support, electronic business cards, and the improved out-of-office assistant
• Demonstrates how to stay safe and in control with the improved spam filter, anti-phishing capabilities, e-mail postmark features, e-mail folder organization, and information rights management
Table of Contents:
Introduction.Part I: Getting the Competitive Edge with Outlook.
Chapter 1: Fundamental Features: How Did You Ever Do without Outlook?
Chapter 2: Inside Outlook: Mixing, Matching, and Managing Information.
Chapter 3: On the Fast Track: Drag ’til You Drop.
Part II: Taming the E-Mail Beast.
Chapter 4: The Essential Secrets of E-Mail.
Chapter 5: E-Mail Tools You Can’t Do Without.
Chapter 6: Conquering Your Mountain of Messages.
Part III: Managing Contacts, Dates, Tasks, and More.
Chapter 7: Your Little Black Book: Creating Contact Lists.
Chapter 8: The Calendar: How to Unleash Its Power.
Chapter 9: Task Mastery: Discovering All the Bells and Whistles.
Chapter 10: For the Record: Outlook Notes and Journal Entries.
Part IV: Beyond the Basics: Tips and Tricks You Won’t Want to Miss.
Chapter 11: Feeding on Blogs, Podcasts, and News with Outlook RSS.
Chapter 12: What You Need to Know to Use Outlook at Home.
Chapter 13: Supercharging Your Sales with Business Contact Manager.
Part V: Outlook at the Office.
Chapter 14: Big-Time Collaboration with Outlook.
Chapter 15: Keeping Secrets Safe with Outlook Security.
Chapter 16: See It Your Way: Organizing and Customizing Outlook.
Chapter 17: Work from Anywhere with Outlook Web Access.
Part VI: The Part ofTens.
Chapter 18: Top Ten Accessories for Outlook.
Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Things You Can’t Do with Outlook.
Chapter 20: Ten Things You Can Do After You’re Comfy.
Chapter 21: Ten Shortcuts Worth Taking.
Index.
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