Download or read book Database Design for Mere Mortals written by Michael J. Hernandez and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2003-03-03 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: &a>Database Design for Mere Mortals™, Second Edition, is a straightforward, platform-independent tutorial on the basic principles of relational database design. It provides a commonsense design methodology for developing databases that work. Database design expert Michael J. Hernandez has expanded his best-selling first edition, maintaining its hands-on approach and accessibility while updating its coverage and including even more examples and illustrations. This book will give you the knowledge and tools you need to create efficient and effective relational databases.