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Database Systems: The Complete Book 2nd Edition

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Database Systems: The Complete Book is ideal for Database Systems and Database Design and Application courses offered at the junior, senior and graduate levels in Computer Science departments. A basic understanding of algebraic expressions and laws, logic, basic data structure, OOP concepts, and programming environments is implied.

Written by well-known computer scientists, this introduction to database systems offers a comprehensive approach, focusing on database design, database use, and implementation of database applications and database management systems.

The first half of the book provides in-depth coverage of databases from the point of view of the database designer, user, and application programmer. It covers the latest database standards SQL:1999, SQL/PSM, SQL/CLI, JDBC, ODL, and XML, with broader coverage of SQL than most other texts. The second half of the book provides in-depth coverage of databases from the point of view of the DBMS implementor. It focuses on storage structures, query processing, and transaction management. The book covers the main techniques in these areas with broader coverage of query optimization than most other texts, along with advanced topics including multidimensional and bitmap indexes, distributed transactions, and information integration techniques.
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    0131873253
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0131873254
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Pearson
  5. Publication date
    June 5, 2008
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.2 x 1.9 x 9.4 inches
  8. Print length
    1248 pages
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Hector Garcia-Molina is the L. Bosack and S. Lerner Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His research interests include digital libraries, information integration, and database applications on the Internet. He was a recipient of the SIGMOD Innovations Award and a member of PITAC (President's Information-Technology Advisory Council). He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Oracle Corp.

Jeffrey D. Ullman is the Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Computer Science (emeritus) at Stanford University. He is the author or co-author of 16 books, including Elements of ML Programming(Prentice Hall 1998). His research interests include data mining, information integration, and electronic education. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Karl V. Karlstom Outstanding Educator Award, the SIGMOD Contributions and Edgar F. Codd Innovations Awards, and the Knuth Prize.

Jennifer Widom is Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. Her research interests span many aspects of nontraditional data management. She is an ACM Fellow and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, she received the ACM SIGMOD Edgar F. Codd Innovations award in 2007 and was a Guggenheim Fellow in 2000, and she has served on a variety of program committees, advisory boards, and editorial boards.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 2nd edition (June 5, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1248 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0131873253
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0131873254
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.2 x 1.9 x 9.4 inches
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Alex W.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Solid Textbook
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013
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I used this book for a database class, and in spite of paying very little attention in the lectures, I got an A, primarily because this book is thorough and exactly dense enough: it doesn't drown you with detail but certainly makes you work to get concepts. This book taught me everything I know about databases, and several other people since then.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A relief to not have to lug this heavy text around...
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I have this book in the print format, but I picked up the Kindle version to save my back and make room in my book bag. It has been well worth it, and being able to have all my textbooks in one place (Kindle) has been a real game changer for my studies.
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Sydney Aiken
4.0 out of 5 stars Depends on your mind.
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I personally liked this book and could sit down and read it. My friends found it horrible to read and used it just for reference. If you are used to reading technical papers, scientific papers, or reading proofs you will enjoy it. It has a moderate amount of depth to it, but presents the material in an understandable way. I chose this book over the Introductory book because it had more information, and I plan to keep it after my class as a reference.
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Samuel C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid book
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2012
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Very comprehensive book. Cover everything from SQL, relational algebra, ER-diagram, UML, to relational database design. I especially like the second half of the book where it goes into implementation of database system.
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Arm Suwansiri
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013
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It covers everything you need to know about database not only theoretical part, but also practical side. Great examples and full details methods.
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David Alan Tussey
3.0 out of 5 stars Content is excellent, but presentation could use an update; be more visual.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2011
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An excellent book on database systems, keyed for the beginner/novice. Some familiarity with databases and files is nice to have, but could be used as a first course book. The authors are all noted in their area, and the content is great...better than great, excellent. However, the overall presentation of the material -- the graphics and visuals -- are not nearly as well done as is possible (and standard) for today's top text books. More and better use of color, more case studies, and just in general better graphics/visuals would make this a much more effective (and fun) book. And that's the reason for the average rating...it's just average in its presentation and therefore its effectiveness as a text.
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Stephanie Ison
1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Kindle Edition my foot
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They never said anywhere that it wouldn't work on my Kindle Paperwhite, so the book is totally useless to me! So annoying why in the heck does it matter what type of Kindle it is, seriously?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2013
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It's the first time I rent a book. It's actually very good. The book looks as new. I'll definitely try to rent more.
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M.R. Ramirez
5.0 out of 5 stars Referência internacional na disciplina de BD
Reviewed in Brazil on March 21, 2021
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Ministro dois cursos de Sistemas de Banco de Dados usando esse livro como uma das principais referências bibliográfica.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2013
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As the title says...the complete book..You have to read it well because it is not a dummy book. Good book
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