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Database Design

Book summary of Database Design for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to Relational Database Design, Michael J. Hernandez
Well-written database application programs are fundamental to timely and accurate data retrieval. However, without a good underlying database design, even the best program cannot avoid problems with inaccurate and inconsistent data. This is what this book is all about: to help you learn to design good relational databases that avoid many of the problems inherent in poor database design.

Book summary of Relational Database Design Clearly Explained, Jan L. Harrington
This book considers the theoretical aspects of relational database design. Read about identifying data relationships in a database environment, the details of the relational data model, and how to translate data relationships into a well-designed relational database that avoids problems associated with bad designs.