Philip J. Pratt

Most likely out of date, but fortunately SQL is enough of a standard that it is more likely to acquire new quirks than to change up old ones. Some typos and vagueness, but otherwise exactly what I was looking for: a quick and gentle refresher of basic SQL.

Focused on Oracle 9, with callouts to MS Access 2002 and use of PL/SQL and VBA for discussion of SQL within procedural code. Has a mini SQL reference as an appendix.

This book is great for a first-time database creator. It teaches the reader how to create and maintain relational databases in Microsoft Access 2007, offering step-by-step instructions and hands-on exercises to ensure that you really "get" it. The huge number of color screenshots in this book are a plus. I would definitely recommend this book if you want to learn a variety of MS Access functions.

This book is very useful for both beginners and intermediate users of the Microsoft Access product. The step-by-step guides walk the reader through database design, report creation, as well as some more specialized functions.

With a down-load starting file gently led thro to the steps to building a simple database. Blinkered and following the set examples, it all works. Organised and addressed as class material with a Tutor to introduce and provide additional support material, not available to lonely book purchasers. Talks big but the 'More About' subject just are not available on-line. How desperate are you to learn about Access 2003?