The Complete Reference SQL Second edition by James R. Groff , Paul N. Weinberg  (Paperback, James R. Groff , Paul N. Weinberg)

Featuring broad coverage of every aspect of this leading database language, this book provides an overview of SQL then shows how to retrieve and update data, program with SQL, use stored procedures, and much more. Covering emerging standards and new related technologies including XML, Web services, EJB, J2EE, and JDBC, it helps gain the knowledge and essential skills needed to effectively work with SQL.