Reviews for Inside Relational Databases

1. Practical database course using Access

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, June 12st, 2007

   You will probably not see another database book like this. The style of writing is chatty and informal and the emphasis is practical with many examples using Microsoft Access. The authors cover the most important concepts to do with relational database in a fun and exploratory way. I feel this would be a good text-book for a first course in database in a college where the main DBMS is Microsoft Access. My only gripe is that there is very little use of SQL until you reach the end of the book, the authors preferring to use graphical queries (QBE).

2. If you know nothing about databases - start here.

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, July 12th, 2006

   I bought this book years ago and recently rediscovered it after moving house. The information in this book still holds true although needs an update. So I contacted one of the authors Mark Whitehorn and he told me that they are just finishing an updated version. If you can't wait get it anyway as it is still a very good and informative book. It taught me everything you need to know to get going in RMDBS management.

3. Excellent intro to relational databases

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, March 12th, 2004

   From the outside relational databases appear to be a rather abstract and difficult subject. This book shows just how simple and useful databases can be. It assumes no existing knowledge and uses real world examples to demonstrate how to manage data efficiently. Finally, the book explains the really powerful part of relational databases - normalization, joins and finally SQL. IMO, a really good book. Good companion books are "Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 minutes" and "Programming the Network with Perl" by Paul Barry.

4. a very informative, easily undersood intro to databases.

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, August 12th, 2001

   you can tell from the off that the writers of this "journey into databases" are passionate about their subject. Indeed going to bed to dream about databases is the extreme regarding anything you care deeply enough to write a book on the subject. The book in itself is very easy to read and puts the basic ideas and concepts into language which anyone who is interested can understand. The writing style is jovial and the use of copious examples on cd rom is a boon for burgeoning database planners and designers. the book was a pleasure to read and is a great reference book for trainers like myself. Well done Mark and Bill (not Gates!! read the book to understand)

5. Best possible book for beginners

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, July 12th, 2000

   I had been searching for some time for a book that would help me get a true understanding of the relational model. By the time I had read this book, I felt that my knowledge had been greatly enhanced. It expains all the different aspects clearly and systematically

   buy It !