The Goal Ser.: Database Systems : The Complete Book by Jeffrey D. Ullman, Jennifer D. Widom, and Hector Garcia-Molina is a comprehensive textbook on database systems, published by Prentice Hall PTR in 2001. This hardcover book, with a total of 1152 pages, covers various aspects of desktop applications and databases, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of computer science. The authors provide detailed insights and explanations to help readers understand the concepts of database systems thoroughly.