Unless you work at a very advanced level, this is the only SQL book you need. Do not walk past this book! - Graham Mandeno, Database Consultant SQL Queries for Mere humans provide step-by-step, easy-read introduction to writing SQL queries. 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 glad to see the second edition of this book so that others can continue to benefit from the presentation held on the language. Ranging from how to design your tables so that SQL can be effective (a common problem for database beginners), and then proceed through the various aspects of SQL construction and capabilities, the reader can become a moderate expert upon completing the book and its examples. Many examples from real life will help you visualize how to use SQL to answer questions about the data in your database. John Viescas and Mike Hernandez must remember because they took the query language of everyday English and literally translated into SQL. If you want to follow the basic training of middle-level on SQL, this is a book that is a requirement, no matter how many other people that 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). I would say that this book should feature prominently in the collection on the bookshelves of all serious developers, except that I'm sure it will get to use so much that it will not spend much time on the shelf! - Doug Steele, Microsoft Access Developer and author Over the last few decades, SQL has evolved from a language known only to computer specialists to an international standard widely used in the computer industry. The new edition of SQL Queries for Mere human help new users learn the basics of SQL queries, and an essential reference guide for intermediate and advanced users. The accompanying CD contains five sample databases used for sample request all the books 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 other implementations most languages.