CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide (640-801) - Todd Lammle

Advantages: Good coverage, in depth
Disadvantages: Average questions, expense!

...Another one of the famous family, this book is pretty comprehensive in approach. There does seem to be a vast gulf between the sort of information provided and the actual content of the MCP exam. I studied pretty hard for the MCP and used this book conscientiously, the explanations for bridges, routers, hubs etc was pretty in depth. I found however, that the very first question on the MCP exam was TCP/ip related, I was expecting an OSI model question and it asked me where UDP and ICMP fitted in! Good job i knew. As with all these books and exams, there is no short cut. If you are going to continue with MCSE four core [and they are phasing out at the end of the year], buy the whole set. Use in conjunction with the Coriolis exam cram set and you will crack it.... Read review

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Advantages: Covers everything you need to start in psychology
Disadvantages: None, for an introductory text

...theories in each field, without adhereing to or being biased by any particular paradigm. They even manage to present the information in a relatively interesting manner! There is also a companion study guide available, which is an absolute must to prepare for the end-of year exams! There are even additional online resources, although these generally need to be accessed from your campus networks. All in all, it is an excellent introductory text, and references are provided for absolutely everything if you need to take something further for an essay. It got me through first year!... Read review

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Disadvantages: A little more expensive than other brands, but worth every penny

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