A compact, practical introduction that concentrates on providing readers with a clear understanding of database fundamentals while providing a broad survey of a... » 

A compact, practical introduction that concentrates on providing readers with a clear understanding of database fundamentals while providing a broad survey of all the major topics of the fieldWritten in a clear, friendly style that progresses step-by-step through all of the major database topicsWhen readers finish the book, they will be able to immediately apply what they've learnedMakes heavy use of examples, including four major examples that are used throughout the text «