Learning XQuery() in SQL server

SQL server 2008 sp2

I am a beginner and finding that XQuery syntax especially XPath very challenging. For e.g. trying to use various xml methods like exists(), nodes(), value() etc….

Is there a good tutorial online or book you recommnded?

Introduction to XQuery in SQL Server 2005

• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms345122%28SQL.90%29.aspx

I found the XQuery Labs at Beyondrelational.com very useful also add the following links to your bookmarks:

• XML Data Modification Language (XML DML) (MSDN)
• XQuery Language Reference (Database Engine) (MSDN)