A Guide to SQL

A Guide to SQL, 10th Edition, introduces foundational SQL commands and database programming principles. Written by Mark Shellman, the textbook blends direct instruction with hands-on exercises centered on business applications.

The volume structures database instruction around an ongoing business case. Through this continuous scenario, students see how an organization uses SQL commands to manage orders and items while monitoring customer and sales representative activities.

To help learners build adaptable database skills, the textbook focuses on core principles that apply across different environments. Examples throughout the text illustrate practical operations in MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.