I don't know what your level is, but I recently used this book to get started on the basics: Beginning Database Design: From Novice to Professional by Clare Chu

I don't know what your level is, but I recently used this book to get started on the basics: Beginning Database Design: From Novice to Professional by Clare Churcher http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Database-Design-Novice-Professional/dp/1590597699 http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Database-Design-Novice-Profe...