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Oracle®
Database
Construction Kit
Construction Kit
John Palinski

Oracle Database Construction Kit

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Credits

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I dedicate this book to my lovely wife Linda. She has been my constant companion and best friend for over a quarter of a century. I couldn't do it without her and wouldn't want to.

Acknowledgments

There are a number of people I want to acknowledge. The first is Norm Firkins. He introduced me to Oracle and empowered me with the tools to develop databases. This allowed me to accomplish work and develop skills I continue to use today. I also thank Jim Larrick. He taught me the use of triggers and showed me how to keep Version 2.0 master/detail blocks in synch. I also thank Dick Liebentritt and Terry Pirruccello for allowing me to attend continuing Oracle training.

A special thanks to Dennis Kirlin of Iowa Western. He gave me my first teaching position and opened the doors to new career horizons. Two other people deserve special mention. First is my son Matthew, who set up my new PC and taught me how to use Windows 95. He had as much patience training me as I have helping him with his homework. Second is Steve Aarhus. Without Steve's expertise, I would still be trying to unencode the nondisclosure form sent by Que.

I also acknowledge Rush Limbaugh. He has constantly reminded me that America is loaded with opportunity. In order to gain this opportunity, people have to make the effort to grab it. If they wait for it to come to them, someone else will grab it.

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