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mfemenel
Professor Frink
1421 Posts |
 Posted - 2001-10-03 : 14:12:51
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| Ok. So I've given Volk a hard time about the Ken Henderson book, "Guru's Guide To Transact SQL". Holy Sh###! Definately worth the money and reasonably priced. I'm only 3 chapters into it. Like Rob has stated, the chapter on undocumented Sp's is well worth it.Mike "Anyone think someone else is stupid, he/she is the stupid. " |
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Nazim
A custom title
1408 Posts |
Posted - 2002-01-09 : 02:18:59
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i think i got to buy it too. Not to Left behind in learning the Tricks of the TradeLet me put my Trust on it too .Common Shurley!, the Highest Posting Member Here Robvolk is his (Ken's) greatest fan. So, its the otherway round. and Dont you find Enough Reference of the Book here----------------------------Anything that Doesn't Kills you Makes you Stronger |
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byrmol
Shed Building SQL Farmer
1591 Posts |
Posted - 2002-01-09 : 02:26:08
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| Why would you buy it when you have a web site like this?DavidMTomorrow is the same day as Today was the day before. |
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Merkin
Funky Drop Bear Fearing SQL Dude!
4970 Posts |
Posted - 2002-01-09 : 05:16:02
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Common Shurley!, the Highest Posting Member Here Robvolk is his (Ken's) greatest fan. So, its the otherway round. and Dont you find Enough Reference of the Book here
Deep breaths Nazim...it's OK. SHurley works with Rob and Mike. He is just applying a little sarcasm.Damian |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
15732 Posts |
Posted - 2002-01-09 : 10:05:16
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Why would you buy it when you have a web site like this?
Ahhhh, spoken like a true person who hasn't read it yet. TRY IT DAVID! You will not regret it!BTW, I have ordered Ken's new book, The Guru's Guide to SQL Server Stored Procedures, XML, and HTML, thanks to Ilya's generous mentioning of it here:http://www.sqlteam.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11823I expect to have it today or tomorrow and drooooooooooooooool over it like I did the 1st book! |
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Lavos
Posting Yak Master
200 Posts |
Posted - 2002-01-10 : 14:09:00
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| Hmmm, so would it be bad to mention that there is a chance your local library has a copy already? Or at least that's where the copy that's sitting about 5 feet from me came from :) I usually find it's best to preview books before buying them. There's far too many that you flip through once and then toss aside to never open again. (The Guru's Guide is most definately not one of those books.)I would buy it, but I'm little more than a glorified secretary with an equivalent pay rate. I need to spend money on books that I can't borrow, though I will buy a copy once I get a decent job.----------------------"O Theos mou! Echo ten labrida en te mou kephale!" |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
15732 Posts |
Posted - 2002-01-10 : 15:27:25
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| And now, just to drive ALL of you completely insane once more, I received Ken's 2nd book this morning! (I'm thinking of asking graz to just change my title to "Ken Henderson's Bitch")Haven't read it yet, but I will, and you can count on me to endlessly harass everyone into buying it, just like the original Guru's Guide! |
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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo
1157 Posts |
Posted - 2002-01-10 : 17:14:49
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| I missed my chance. At some point recently after the first "Guru's Guide" release Ken went on a book signing tour. He was at the Plano, TX Barne's & Noble (Ken lives in approximately the same area of Texas as I do). If I could've gotten an autographed copy I could have made a small fortune selling it to Rob. I'll have to keep my eyes open for a chance on the second one. Justin |
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AjarnMark
SQL Slashing Gunting Master
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Posted - 2002-01-11 : 14:56:37
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(I'm thinking of asking graz to just change my title to "Ken Henderson's Bitch")
Be careful what you wish for... That's how Jake became Slave to the Almighty Yak.  --------------------------------There's a new General in town... |
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Now I have it. I'm a believer.