What is "The" book for database design? [closed]

In programming, there is often a canonical book for a particular topic, like the dragon book for compilers, K&R for C, etc.

Is their a book regarding modern database design that simply must be read by anyone that would hope to eventually design databases?

I'm not looking for a bunch of recommendations here. The answer I'm looking for is either "Yes, it's [Title, author]." or "No, there are many good books on databases, but no one must-read."

Solution 1:

It depends on what you're looking for, as it may have a bit too much of an academic slant, but I'd have to go for Introduction to Database Systems by C.J. Date.

Solution 2:

Sorry, I am giving you a list:

Developing High Quality Data Models, Matthew West, Morgan Kaufmann, 2011

Patterns of Data Modeling, Michael Blaha, (- 2010)

Database Modeling and Design – Logical Design 5th Edition, Toby Teorey, – 2011

Solution 3:

"The Data Model Resource Book", all series, at least volume 1.

I often see people . even well educated . not cracking STANDARD problems because they never read how for example an accounting database should really be read, taking most things under consideration.

Solution 4:

I'd say, Database Design for Mere Mortals, personally :)

Solution 5:

I'd say there is no one book I'd recommend as THE design book. There are some good ones that can help.