Database Design and Application Peter Rob
This book aims to prepare readers for working in the real world of database management systems by giving them the most current material on leading-edge technology combined with a strong hands-on component that reflects what database professionals really do. The early chapters introduce basic relational database management system concepts, SQL, and E/R relationships. The last section covers late-breaking technology such as distributed databases and object-oriented databases. Students should come away with a working knowledge of the current database world as well as experience in building actual database systems from scratch.