You've got to use what you read. Otherwise, the information tends to fade quick for most people. Some SQL Server Books can make great references when you are doing domething and you need to look up a particular issue you are stuck on. Others are just good for door-stops. But as far as reading any SQL Server book cover-to-cover, well unless you have very good memory retention or you use all the information alot, I don't find much value in doing that. Not to mention, who has the time to sit down and read a 1000 page SQL Server book nowadays? Now specific topic SQL Server demo videos are a different story altogether. 😀