Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Handbook, w. CD-ROM

Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Handbook is designed as both a basic reference as

well as a how-to guide. It offers thorough coverage of Oracle's SQL query

language and PL/SQL programming language. It focuses on the practical

aspects of using SQL and PL/SQL to most effectively extract usable

information from Oracle systems. Thus it is of use not only to database

administrators, but also to business managers, developers, and power users.The

book's initial chapters offer a complete introduction to the relational database

environment, including a discussion of how to use the logical data model to

understand the databse. From there, Oracle database objects are covered, along

with uses of the Data Definition Language (DDL), the Data Control Language

(DCL), and the Data Manipulation Language (DML). Subsequent chapters

offer complete coverage of the Select command used to retrieve information

from the database. Throughout the book frequently used commands and

content are stressed, and numerous examples of SQL techniques are provided.

In addition, most of the book's chapters provide practice questions designed to

reinforce concepts covered.