Structured Query Language

Structured Query Language: SQL Concepts and Comic Relief
By Woody R. Clermont, author of Foundations of Data Science and Statistics: Analytics Made Simple and Strategic Microeconomics
Learn SQL for beginners the fun way — with concepts, queries, and a dash of humor.
Structured Query Language: SQL Concepts and Comic Relief is the beginner-friendly SQL book that teaches you how to write SQL queries, manage databases, and understand core SQL concepts — without putting you to sleep. Perfect for students, data analysts, and aspiring developers, this guide blends practical SQL programming instruction with lighthearted commentary to make database learning more enjoyable.
Whether you're querying your first table or tuning subqueries like a pro, this book is your indispensable guide to mastering SQL—with a smile. Structured Query Language: SQL Concepts and Comic Relief demystifies one of the most powerful tools in modern data science and software development by blending rigorous instruction with moments of levity.
Covering everything from basic SELECT statements to advanced topics like recursive CTEs, transactions, window functions, and JSON handling, this book teaches real-world SQL with clarity, structure, and wit. Through carefully designed examples, expanded case studies, and best practices across platforms like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle, readers gain not only fluency in SQL syntax but also an appreciation for its beauty.
And when the concepts get heavy, the comic relief kicks in—puns, jokes, and end-of-chapter humor that make learning SQL surprisingly enjoyable.
Perfect for data analysts, developers, students, and anyone ready to unlock the full potential of relational databases.