The language of SQL / Larry Rockoff

Includes index

this book covers the syntax of three widely used databases: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle. Special “Database Differences” sidebars clearly show you any differences in syntax among these three databases, and instructions are included on how to obtain and install free versions of the databases.

This is the only book you need to gain a quick working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

Learn How To...
Use SQL to retrieve data from relational databases
Apply functions and calculations to data
Group and summarize data in a variety of useful ways
Use complex logic to retrieve only the data you need
Update data and create new tables
Design relational databases so that data retrieval is easy and intuitive
Use spreadsheets to transform your data into meaningful displays
Retrieve data from multiple tables via joins, subqueries, views, and set logic
Create, modify, and execute stored procedures
Install Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle
Contents at a Glance

1 Relational Databases and SQL
2 Basic Data Retrieval
3 Calculated Fields and Aliases
4 Using Functions
5 Sorting Data
6 Selection Criteria
7 Boolean Logic
8 Conditional Logic
9 Summarizing Data
10 Subtotals and Crosstabs
11 Inner Joins
12 Outer Joins
13 Self Joins and Views
14 Subqueries
15 Set Logic
16 Stored Procedures and Parameters
17 Modifying Data
18 Maintaining Tables
19 Principles of Database Design
20 Strategies for Displaying Data

A Getting Started with Microsoft SQL Server
B Getting Started with MySQL
C Getting Started with Oracle

The online book link:

https://www.amazon.com/Language-SQL-Learning-Larry-Rockoff/dp/0134658256/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=9780134658254&qid=1613287847&s=books&sr=1-1