Database System Concepts (4th Edition) (Photo-offset Edition)

Author: Silberschatz
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Features: This book introduces the fundamental concepts of databases, including database design, languages, and system implementation. All concepts are presented through direct descriptions, supported by clear, well-organized graphics and examples that replace formal proofs. The core concepts are contextualized in real-world scenarios through a vivid case study of a commercial bank. The revised and new content of this book includes: Entity-Relationship Model and UML Representation; Structured Query Language (SQL); Example Query Languages including Microsoft Access QBE Implementation; Normalization; Object-Oriented and Object-Relational Models; A new chapter on XML; Query Processing; Database Management; Application Development Issues, including database access via the Web; Data Warehousing, OLAP, and Data Mining; Updated and Expanded Content on Information Retrieval. A new appendix introduces the kernel design of commercial database systems.