SQL and Relational Theory, 2nd Edition by C.J. Date
Posted by sriram on January 19, 2012
C.J. Date, is an independent author, lecturer, researcher, and consultant, specializing in relational database technology. He is best known for his book An Introduction to Database Systems.This book does n`t deal with SQL statements .. But is all about between SQL and the Relational concepts theory in a mathematical way.How SQL departs from relational theory, the basic principles of relational theory etc…
This Book contains 12 Chapters .. you can find Exercises at the end of each chapter.I like the Appendix section of this Book.
Appendix A: The Relational Model
Appendix B : SQL Departures from the Relational Model
Appendix C: A Relational Approach to Missing Information
Appendix D: A Tutorial D Grammar
Appendix E: Summary of Recommendations
Appendix F: Answers to Exercises
Appendix G: Suggestions for Further Reading.
I recommend this book for all who works with SQL.
you can find his books and videos @ http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/au/2136
