recommended Reading

[SQLScholar]

Hey all,

I have just got a job that requires me to re-learn SQL (been 3yrs since taught it badly at college).

I am trying to find a general SQL book (not micro$oft etc) which will have a very quick intro on the basics (create tables, basic inner/outer joins) and then jump into teaching more complex queries (cases etc)... and go to a advanced level.

I would like it to be easy to understand and read!

Anyone got any recommendations?

Thanks all,

Regards

Dan

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[Katy44]

The SAMS ones are usually pretty good for this type of thing, and quite cheap too, but if you have already learnt it all once you may find it a bit basic!

 

[nagornyi]

That's what I started with:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764504150/002-1611100-4551251?v=glance

Definitely not covers all your learning needs, but very good for quick and comfortable start.

 

[saltbits]

the w3schools.com site is a pretty decent one for beginners that know/remember no sql and merely want a start. but it definitely is only a 1st-day guide...