About the Author
Allen G. Taylor is a 40-year veteran of the computer industry and the author of more than 40 books, including SQL For Dummies, Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies, Database Development For Dummies, Access 2003 Power Programming with VBA, and SQL Weekend Crash Course. He lectures internationally on databases, networks, innovation, astronomy and entrepreneurship as well as health and wellness. He also teaches database development through a leading online education provider. For the latest news on Allen’s activities, check out his online courses (at pioneer-academy1.teachable.com) and his blog (at www.allengtaylor.com). You can contact Allen at [email protected].
Dedication
This book is dedicated to Joyce Carolyn Taylor, my partner in life.
Author’s Acknowledgments
First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the help of Jim Melton, editor of the ISO/ANSI specifi cation for SQL. Without his untiring efforts, this book — and indeed SQL itself as an international standard — would be of much less value. I would also like to thank my project manager, Maureen Tullis, my development and copy editor Scott Tullis, and executive editor, Katie Mohr, for their key contributions to the production of this book. Thanks also to my agent, Carole McClendon of Waterside Productions, for her support of my career.
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
Executive Editor: Katie Mohr
Project Manager: Maureen Tullis
Development and Copy Editor: Scott Tullis
Technical Editor: Russ Mullen
Production Editor: Mohammed Zafar Ali
Cover Photo: © pagadesign/Getty Images