SQL in easy steps, 4th edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin using databases.

SQL in easy steps, 4th edition begins by explaining how to download and install the free MySQL database server on both Windows and Linux platforms. This allows the reader to establish an environment in which to develop and administer their own databases. This book makes no assumption that the reader has previous knowledge of any programming or scripting language so its ideal for the newcomer to SQL. Each chapter builds the reader's knowledge of executing database queries.

The book contains exciting chapters on how to selectively extract data from within one, or more, databases and there are complete examples that illustrate each aspect of SQL. By the end of this book the reader will have gained a sound understanding of the Structured Query Language and be able to write their own SQL scripts to insert, extract, and manipulate data.