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Market_Desc: · Business Professionals working with database· Students of Information Systems Special Features: · Designed to be a compact, practical introduction that is virtually self-teaching.· Provides a clear understanding of the fundamentals and a broad survey of all of the major topics of the field with the goal that readers will be able to immediately apply what they've learned on the job.· Makes heavy use of examples, including four major examples that are used throughout the text.· Starts with the basics of files and file structures and then proceeds in a step-by-step manner to present all of the major aspects of database management.· Includes a chapter on SQL that concentrates on the data retrieval aspect and applies to every relational database product on the market. About The Book: This lean, focused book concentrates on giving readers a clear understanding of database fundamentals while providing a broad survey of all the major topics of the field. The book is written in a clear, friendly style that progresses step-by-step through all of the major database topics. Each chapter begins with a story about a real company's database application, and is packed with examples. When readers finish the book, they will be able to immediately apply what they've learned in business.