A quick & reliable way to build proven databases for core business functions Industry experts raved about The Data Model Resource Book when it was first published in March 1997 because it provided a simple cost-effective way to design databases for core business functions Len Silverston has now revised & updated the hugely successful 1st Edition while adding a companion volume to take care of more specific requirements of different businesses This updated volume provides a common set of data models for specific core functions shared by most businesses like human resources management accounting & project management These models are standardized & are easily replicated by developers looking for ways to make corporate database development more efficient & cost effective This guide is the perfect complement to The Data Model Resource CD-ROM which is sold separately & provides the powerful design templates discussed in the book in a ready-to-use electronic format A free demonstration CD-ROM is available with each copy of the print book to allow you to try before you buy the full CD-ROM