Written by the well-known authorities and authors of Intelligent Databases, here's the practical follow-up book which shows how to develop useful and effective database applications. With a strong emphasis on the practical considerations involved in developing a real-world intelligent database, this state-of-the-art book shows readers ten fundamental principles guiding successful intelligent database construction; how to use intelligent databases to solve critical problems which conventional databases cannot solve; special chapters on information discovery strategies, data visualization, and hypermedia interfaces and example applications from executive information systems and project management to quality control and point-of-sale marketing. Packed with new ideas, Intelligent Database Tools & Applications is essential reading for database developers and computer analysts, as well as professionals in any field in which databases are used.