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Information Modeling and Relational Databases
by Terry Halpin

This is the definitive text on the subject of Object-Role Modeling (ORM) and a book that should be read by every data modeler/database architect. If that isn’t enough praise for you, you can read more in my review.
Developing Time-Oriented Database Applications in Sql
by Richard Snodgrass

A great book that covers creating temporally aware database designs and supporting applications. Not for the faint of heart, but it is still one of the best books on the topic I have seen.
IS Survival Guide
by Bob Lewis

This is a great book that covers the business/management side of IT/IS. Bob is one of my favorite columnists in the industry, and I recommend this book to both techies and managers alike.