I totally love The Practical SQL Handbook. It's one of the most clearly written technical books I've ever read. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0201447878/ This is the 3rd edition. You can pick up a used copy for <$10. (There is a 4th edition out, but I doubt there's anything important in it that isn't covered by the 3rd.) -Walter