This introduction to the SQL database manipulation language, based around the 1986 ANSI standard, uses DB2, dBASE IV SQL, Informix and Oracle as representatives of the range of over 50 SQL implementations.

Teacher. Choir director. Striver after excellence. Motivator. These words all describe John D. Beck, director of choral music of Escanaba Schools in Michigan for almost 40 years. In those nearly four decades as a music educator John has led thousands of students to grow musically and as people. His choirs and smaller ensembles routinely achieve first division ratings at state-level festivals, and a number of his groups have been chosen to sing in the prestigious Michigan Youth Arts Festival. His commitment to musical achievement and personal growth led to John's colleagues choosing him to be...