Good book for learning sql scripts?

I am looking for a beginners level guide to learning sql and writing some scripts for work. I was looking on Amazon.com and found this book. Anyone ever used it or could recommend another good source?

Amazon.com: Beginning SQL Joes 2 Pros: The SQL Hands-On Guide for Beginners (SQL Exam Prep Series 70-433 Volume 1 of 5) (Sql Design Series) (9781439253175): Rick A Morelan, Doug Fritz, Jessica Brown, Peter D. Kendall: Gateway

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RobertKaucher

I would imagine that is probably an excellent resource. I would also suggest you take a look at :
Amazon.com: Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL in 10 Minutes (9780672328671): Ben Forta: Books

Which is a very general intro. Another great book I love is:
Amazon.com: SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (978159059980

: Joseph Sack: Books

But from its table of contents the book you posted looks to be very good. I imagine it and the second book I posted would go very well together.

apena7

RobertKaucher wrote: »

I would imagine that is probably an excellent resource. I would also suggest you take a look at :
Amazon.com: Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL in 10 Minutes (9780672328671): Ben Forta: Books

I bought this book based on your recommendation in a previous thread. It's great for learning the basics

QHalo

I have this one for when I run into something I need in a pinch that I can't figure out.

Amazon.com: SQL Queries for Mere Mortals(R): A Hands-On Guide to Data Manipulation in SQL (2nd Edition) (9780321444431): John L. Viescas, Michael J. Hernandez: Books

rogue2shadow

RobertKaucher wrote: »

I would imagine that is probably an excellent resource. I would also suggest you take a look at :
Amazon.com: Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL in 10 Minutes (9780672328671): Ben Forta: Books

I actually have Sams as well

. Its a very quick read and is laid out decently.