need advice

Hi guys,
Can you suggest good books on relational algebra and database design(NF)?
Thanks a lot in advance
Alexhttp://www.datamodel.org/
AMB
"Alex" wrote:

> Hi guys,
> Can you suggest good books on relational algebra and database design(NF)?
> Thanks a lot in advance
> Alex
>
>|||>> Can you suggest good books on relational algebra and database design(NF)?
One widely recognized book on the scientific & mathematical aspects (
algebra, calculus & deductive ) of relational theory is the Foundations of
Databases by Abiteboul, Hull & Vianu. The book is relatively advanced and
the ones starting out might find the book tough to comprehend. On the topic
of relational algebra and the coverage of its practical utility, no other
popular book does more justice more than C J Date's Introduction to Database
systems. As far as datamodelling is concerned there are several good books
around. Books by C J Date, Toby Teorey, David Maier etc are excellent
primers dealing with conceptual modelling and logical design.
As in every other field with its basis on science & mathematics, sometimes
it makes good sense to avoid product based design books and 10-minute guides
to learn data modelling & design.
Anith