SQL (Structured Query Language) has become the standard for generating, manipulating, and retrieving database information. The dramatic increase in popularity of relational databases, coupled with Oracle's having the largest market share, has created a demand for SQL programmers who can write SQL code correctly and efficiently. This book, written for readers who have little or no previous experience with databases, SQL, or Oracle, provides a very systematic approach to learning SQL in Oracle. Each chapter is written in a step-by-step manner and has examples that can be run using Oracle. Using the sample tables and data provided, the reader of this book will be able to do all the examples to experience hands-on Oracle programming. The book also presents a series of exercises at the end of the chapters to help readers gain proficiency with SQL.