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Want to learn about databases without the tedium? With its unique combination of Japanesestyle comics and serious educational content, The Manga Guide to Databases is just the book for you.Princess Ruruna is stressed out. With the king and queen away, she has to manage the Kingdom of Kod's humongous fruitselling empire. Overseas departments, scads of inventory, conflicting prices, and so many customers! It's all such a confusing mess. But a mysterious book and a helpful fairy promise to solve her organizational problemswith the practical magic of databases.In The Manga Guide to Databases, Tico the fairy teaches the Princess how to simplify her data management. We follow along as they design a relational database, understand the entityrelationship model, perform basic database operations, and delve into more advanced topics. Once the Princess is familiar with transactions and basic SQL statements, she can keep her data timely and accurate for the entire kingdom. Finally, Tico explains ways to make the database more efficient and secure, and they discuss methods for concurrency and replication.Examples and exercises (with answer keys) help you learn, and an appendix of frequently used SQL statements gives the tools you need to create and maintain fullfeatured databases.(Of course, it wouldn't be a royal kingdom without some drama, so read on to find out who gets the girlthe arrogant prince or the humble servant.)This EduManga book is a translation of a bestselling series in Japan, copublished with Ohmsha, Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan.
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- Q: What is 'The Manga Guide to Databases' about? A: 'The Manga Guide to Databases' uses Japanese-style comics to explain database concepts in an engaging way, focusing on how Princess Ruruna learns to manage her kingdom's data through practical applications of databases.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mana Takahashi, who is known for creating educational content that combines storytelling with learning.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers essential database topics such as relational databases, entity-relationship models, SQL statements, transactions, data management efficiency, security, concurrency, and replication.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: 'The Manga Guide to Databases' is designed for readers who are new to databases, providing clear explanations and examples that make complex topics accessible.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 224 pages, offering a comprehensive overview of database concepts without overwhelming the reader.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition of 'The Manga Guide to Databases' is a paperback, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle for reading or studying.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Manga Guide to Databases' was published on January 15, 2009, and is part of a series that has been popular in Japan.
- Q: Are there any exercises included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes examples and exercises, complete with answer keys, to help reinforce learning and ensure understanding of database concepts.
- Q: What additional resources are provided in the book? A: An appendix of frequently used SQL statements is included, providing readers with practical tools to create and maintain databases.
- Q: Is this book suitable for self-study? A: Absolutely, 'The Manga Guide to Databases' is ideal for self-study as it combines engaging storytelling with educational content that guides readers through complex subjects.