SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Recipes - A Problem-Solution Approach (Paperback, 1st ed.)

If you are looking for a succinct, easy to use, and up-to-date reference guide for SQL Server 2005 and T-SQL, I highly recommend "SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Recipes," -- David Hayden, .NET Developer

Each chapter is completely autonomous, so you can just look up the syntax you need at the time without having to rely on knowledge from previous chapters. Its really an excellent reference that deserves a place on your desk. -- Sean McCown, ITBookworm

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