A good book to practise SQL queries

Hi all,
Does any one know a good book/websource to master/practise sql queries especially complex joins?
If yes please let me know.
thanks
Rajiv

http://www.bookpool.com/sm/0977671542
Plenty of complex joins there: Counting with theta joins (as opposed to analytics), self joins, set containment joins (aka relational division)...

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