'Your First Guide to Database Design' is a clear and logical guide to the design of relational databases for both beginners and I.T. professionals who need more information on how to organize and store large or small amounts of information on any subject. Whatever database software you're using, this book will show you how to model the data, create an organized system of tables and use Structured Query Language (SQL) to read and write data to your new database. Each chapter includes review questions, exercises and a glossary of terms to help you understand the concepts more fully. 'Your First Guide to Database Design' is written with the database beginner in mind and uses plain language and everyday examples such as the downloadable Job Search Plus database program to help the average person relate to and understand the principles behind database design.