Product Description
The ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) V3 Foundation Complete Certification Kit is the most complete guide for anyone involved in IT Service Management and who are aiming to take the ITIL V3 Foundation exam, whether they be first-time ITIL learners or seasoned IT professionals. Still a number one best-seller for IT Management from Amazon.com to Barnes and Noble and many more, this Third edition has refreshed the study guide and online learning program, with its updated, inspiring, and detailed plan for passing your ITIL V3 Foundation exam on the first attempt. With new examples, instructions, and cautionary advice, the ITIL V3 Foundation Complete Certification Kit is, to quote numerous of ITIL certified clients, "the gold standard of ITIL Certification."

As the industry standard in terms of Process, Service and Lifecycle Management for IT, the ITIL Foundation exam is the most popular entry-level certification, particularly for individuals switching from another career to IT. This kit prepares you for the certification exam by offering valuable information on the ITIL framework, ITIL certification and IT Service Management as a practice. This certification kit contains both the study guide and access to our online program that together provides everything you need to prepare for the ITIL V3 Foundation certification exam, including:

- Real-world scenarios that describe what you've learned in the context of service solutions. These include thought provoking questions to challenge your thinking and understanding.

- Section reviews for each chapter to help you zero in on what you need to know and includes practice exam questions.

- A Real World Guide to ITIL V3 Skills. Key information and real world examples organized around the actual day-to-day tasks and challenges you'll face in the field of IT Service Management.

- Ability to assess what you've learned with challenging ITIL Foundation exam style questions.

- Adobe Flash presentations that you can view and replay as many times as required, facilitated by certified ITIL trainers whoexplain each of the topics and concepts of ITIL.

- Materials developed on the specific syllabus and exam criteria - so that you can be confident in achieving exam success on your first attempt.

This new Expanded and Updated edition includes:

- Content updated to match syllabus 4 - processes and other content areas all provided for in both the book and elearning presentations

- More in-depth exam prep - eg. answer guides for all exam questions

- More content depth in a number of areas

Editorial Reviews:

- Read the book, took the online course and test, PASSED.

- This ITIL exam prep book and course are an invaluable study aid for passing the ITIL Foundation exam. Highly recommended.

- I've been an IS project manager for over 10 years. I've studied ITIL materials in preparation, but took no courses or workshops. I studied this book and its accompanying course for 10 days immediately preceding my exam. Read the book about 3 times.

- I took the ITIL Foundation exam and got 98% of the questions correct. I think that the study tips in the book and course helped me get about 15-20 questions right that I might have otherwise missed. (your mileage may vary).

- The book and course made me confident in sitting the exam, and is the best such book that I've come across.

- Worth it especially since you have access to the online learning component as well.

- Good focus on ITIL's processes (things important to ITIL Foundation and passing the test that your experience in IT may not help you)

- Highly recommended, I passed in one go! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (222)

Excellent book and elearning course
I truly enjoyed this book and elearning course. It was comprehensive, well, written, easy to follow, and the price was just right. You can't beat this value. It was interactive as well. There is only one practice test so I recommend that youcomplete additional practice tests.

Excellent quality and value
I did extensive research before settling on this book and elearning course. It was comprehensive and interesting. Moreover the price was right. The tools on the website that accompany this book are well put together. I look forward to taking the test and will keep you posted on results. Check out their site at [...]

ITIL V3 certification Kit
I am learning about ITIL in my Master's degree program, and picked up this book for my class. This book has been great at explaining what ITIL is, where is came from, and how to use it. The book is very plain and easy to read. However, the online site has a lot more material than the book. Just the material on the website far out weights the material in the book. Anyone who want to learn about ITIL and obtain the certification, this is will worth the purchase. I will be obtaining this certification once I complete my Master's degree in a few weeks. This is something any IT professional should learn about it. It will help you understand your part in the big picture of the IT world at any company.

ITIL V3 Foundation Complete Certification Kit - Third Edition: Study Guide Book and Online Course

ITIL Certification Kit
I highly recommend the ITIL Certification Kit. The information is presented in a format that either the advance or novice professional can comprehend. When you purchase this certification kit you are not only getting great study information but access to other professionals that are either preparing for their certification or who have already passed the exam. Additionally I have been pleased with the customer service received. Someone has always responded to my questions/concerns in a timely manner.

Third Edition Gets Info Across - But Needs Fourth Edition
When I was advised to quickly work toward a Foundation Certification with ITIL v3, this book was at the top of the list. The information contained within iseffective, and it also comes with online training and in-book tests to ensure that you retain the knowledge. I blasted through it in just a couple of days, and I'm confident enough that I've already scheduled my Foundation Cert exam.

That being said, this book certainly feels raw. I must give a lot of credit to the authors for being able to boil ITIL into such a tight work. However, formatting issues on the pages, as well as odd phrasing and awkward concision, means that I often have to reread sections intensely--even rewriting some portions on my own--in order to thoroughly grasp the concepts.

It's not that big of a deal, honestly. If you have the patience to grind through some of the denser parts, you won't have a problem. However, I would advise the authors of this book to hire a good editor for their next release. ... Read more

Product Description

• Master CCIE Routing and Switching 4.0 blueprint exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM

CCIE Routing and Switching Certification Guide, Fourth Edition, is a best-of-breed  Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCIE® Routing and Switching written exam. Well-respected networking professionals Wendell Odom, Rus Healy, and Denise Donohue share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

CCIE Routing and Switching Certification Guide, Fourth Edition, presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help drill you on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text and laying out a complete study plan for review.

Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCIE Routing and Switching Certification Guide, Fourth Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCIE Routing and Switching written exam, including:

• Bridging and LAN switching
• IP addressing, IP services, TCP, UDP, and application protocol details
• Layer 3 forwarding concepts
• EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP routing protocols
• Quality of service
• Frame Relay
• MPLS
• IP multicast
• IPv6
• Router and switch security
• Troubleshooting

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains 200 practice questions for the exam.

This volume is part of the Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate

their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.

Category: Cisco Press–Cisco Certification

Covers: CCIE Routing and Switching written exam 350-001 v4.0

Customer Reviews (10)

Good book, allot of errors
This book has allot of errors. Besides typos and references to tables they have some information just wrong. For example it talks about PIM-DM state refresh messages. Book says they are sent upstream from routers, however when I tested it in the lab I found that the messages can only be originated at the source interface for the S,G and sent downstream and are not enabled by default as the book would have you think. This makes me wonder about the credibility of the rest of the information in the book. Most information seems correct however. They really should have taken more time fact-checking and editing this book. Some sections are broad overviews and I find myself reading into more specifics in the CCNP books that cover the same topic.

Solid Book and nice coverage of MPLS and IPv6
I found this book to be well-organized and presented in a fashion that aids learning.In particular, I really enjoyed the IPv6 and MPLS chapters, which I didn't have much experience with. I feel like I have a solid understanding of both now.Most of the errors I found were corrected in released Errata; however, one still has not. Don't let this trip you up--regarding 3560 Switch QoS on page 558 it states the following in regards to Egress Queues:

"Both shared and shaped mode schedulers prevent the PQ from exceeding its configured bandwidth when all the other queues have frames waiting to be sent. The shaped scheduler never allows any queue, PQ or non-PQ, to exceed its configured percentage of link bandwidth, even if that means that link sits idle."

That is really not correct, as you can see here on Cisco documentation: [...]
"The expedite queue is a priority queue, and it is serviced until empty before the other queues are serviced."

I ran this by a few other engineers, and they also agree with this assessment, that it will indeed starve the other queues unless you explicitly configure policing. Overall, the book is really great though. I just hope they update that section.I'm also surprised that the book never mentions that Spanning-Tree BPDUs are sent to the MCAST address 01:80:C2:00:00:00. There's also not much detail on QinQ tunneling, and I had to access other resources to get the config portion.

Overall, though, I feel that this has covered all material you'll see on the lab pretty well, though it is not a deep-dive, and you need to master all of the config and troubleshooting with LOTS of hands-on still.

Amazing book !
I bought this book to prepare my CCIE written exam and what can I say is that this book isone of the best books I've ever read on networking. I started my Cisco Career with the CCNA exam book and the style is very similar (thanks Mr Odom).

You will be able to find DIKTA topic (Do I Know This Already ?) and it really help to gauge your knowledge on the topic. I tought I knew the spanning-tree protocol and after I checked the answer I told myself that I needed to read a bit more about it .... Such a great thing !

The content is very well-structured, all concepts are supported by numerous examples so even if one doesn't understand the subject in it's depth he or she can find an answer to a specific real-world question.

This book will provide you great insight and deep understanding of a wide scope of networking subject.
It definitely helps to understand the technology. The words used by the authors are very simple to understand and it is very easy then for a non fluent english speaker (such as me).


The examples used in the scenarios makes you feel confident with the topic.

This book is A MUST Have for every serious CCIE student. I highly recommend it !

Also you will receive a DVD which let you install Boson software and practice the CCIE written exam. It is awesome to train on that product. It really helped me !

Exceptionnal work Wendell Odom, Rus Healy, Denise Donohue.

Excellent Book
This book has just enough information, I would rather say a perfect book to brush up all the topics for Written exam very easy to follow and read

also keeping in mind we need to renew our written exam certification every two year this book will be needed today or tomorrow I agree Cisco will add stuff but still book looks very promissing to me.

A lot of errors, though a good read
The book covers the new exam topics and is useful as a reference.There are a lot of errors, especially when being referred to a particular table number and it doesn't exist.It seems the book was rushed for printing and wasn't reviewed thoroughly.Other than these issues the book was a nice read and I would highly recommend Cisco Press take their time on the next edition. ... Read more

Product Description
The ITIL ® (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) V3 Foundation Complete Certification Kit is the most complete guide for anyone involved in IT Service Management and who are aiming to take the ITIL V3 Foundation exam, whether they be first-time ITIL learners or seasoned IT professionals. Still a number one best-seller for IT Management from Amazon.com to Barnes and Noble and many more, this 2009 edition has refreshed the study guide and online learning program, with its updated, inspiring, and detailed plan for passing your ITIL V3 Foundation exam on the first attempt. With new examples, instructions, and cautionary advice, the ITIL V3 Foundation Complete Certification Kit is, to quote numerous of ITIL certified clients, "the gold standard of ITIL Certification."

As the industry standard in terms of Process, Service and Lifecycle Management for IT, the ITIL Foundation exam is the most popular entry-level certification, particularly for individuals switching from another career to IT. This kit prepares you for the certification exam by offering valuable information on the ITIL framework, ITIL certification and IT Service Management as a practice. This certification kit contains both the study guide and access to our online program that together provides everything you need to prepare for the ITIL V3 Foundation certification exam, including:

- Real-world scenarios that describe what you've learned in the context of service solutions. These include thought provoking questions to challenge your thinking and understanding.

- Section reviews for each chapter to help you zero in on what you need to know and includes practice exam questions.

- A Real World Guide to ITIL V3 Skills. Key information and real world examples organized around the actual day-to-day tasks and challenges you'll face in the field of IT Service Management.

- Ability to assess what you've learned with challenging ITIL Foundation exam style questions.

- Adobe Flash presentations that you can view and replay as many times as required, facilitated by certified ITIL trainers whoexplain each of the topics and concepts of ITIL.

- Materials developed on the specific syllabus and exam criteria - so that you can be confident in achieving exam success on your first attempt.

Editorial Reviews

- Read the book, took the online course and test, PASSED.

- This ITIL exam prep book and course are an invaluable study aid for passing the ITIL Foundation exam. Highly recommended.

- I've been an IS project manager for over 10 years. I've studied ITIL materials in preparation, but took no courses or workshops. I studied this book and its accompanying course for 10 days immediately preceding my exam. Read the book about 3 times.

- I took the ITIL Foundation exam and got 98% of the questions correct. I think that the study tips in the book and course helped me get about 15-20 questions right that I might have otherwise missed. (your mileage may vary).

- The book and course made me confident in sitting the exam, and is the best such book that I've come across.

- Worth it especially since you have access to the online learning component as well.

- Good focus on ITIL's processes (things important to ITIL Foundation and passing the test that your experience in IT may not help you)

- Highly recommended, I passed in one go!

... Read more

Customer Reviews (394)

most of the graphics can't be shown on Mac and iPad system
Most of the image titled under "crow copyright 2007 Reproduced under license from OGC" ,if it is not all, can't show up on my Mac and ipad. it is a critical failure and the book just can't serve the purpose.
I'd spend the whole day to find a way to report this problem or make a return. however,it seems Amazon have no proper management on kindle book related service.

ITIL V3 foundation
The book and online training helped me pass my ITIL exam.The material is well organized.The Prep Exam was representative of the types of questions in the exam.There's a lot of material to understand for this exam and if you have to study on your own this is the way to go.

Very good for a primer
I am a certified PMP who also has quite a bit of experience in ITIL V2.I purchased this kit to be able topass the V3 foundations exam to finally be certiifed in ITIL.The kit together gives the reader enough information to have an understanding of the ITIL framework components, and the online tools will be able to help them "test out" what the read in the book.The examples and illustrations in the book are relevant to the context of the concepts and passing the exam with this tool kit should be very easy with ~10-15 hrs of prep time.

Find a different resource
I was a teacher in a past career, and I have been working in IT Project Management for over a decade.Accuracy and clarity in writing are critical to me, and this book lacks both.Dramatically so.It feels as if it was either written by someone who doesn't speak English as a first language, or it was badly translated from another language by someone with no ITIL understanding.I desperately wish I'd read the reviews before purchasing it, but I saw the 4 star average and trusted that.I hope others do not make the same mistake, hence my 1 star review to (hopefully) bring down the average.I'm highly skeptical of the 5 star reviews.

Official Guide - All You Need
Don't be fooled by the large font and the low page count--this book is all you need to get your ITILv3 Foundation certification.The online course is a must--it mostly covers the same material as the book, but when watched in conjunction with reading the book you'll get a fuller appreciation for the material.Also, there are a couple of topics that will appear on the exam that are only covered by the online course.I studied this material for about a week, then knocked out the exam in 20 minutes with a 90.

This is material that's valuable to any IT technician or manager--not only does it outline organizational best-practices, it clearly demonstrates WHY those are best practices.I highly recommend this book and this certification. ... Read more

Product Description
For RNs preparing to take the NP examination for certification as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner, this review book provides an upper hand to passing and excelling on the exam. Unlike other certification reviews, this book provides a special "question dissection" section of sample questions and test tips that help reduce test anxiety by preparing students for commonly seen questions and teach a critical thinking approach to answers.

Special features include:
* Overview of normal findings in physical assessment by organ systems in outline format
* Succinct review of diseases seen in primary care in outline format
* "Question dissection" chapter with specific test-taking tips for the exam

This new fast fact approach is the ultimate security blanket for RNs who have not started their study process or need a quick refresher right before the exam.

Maria Leik has been a leading provider of exam preparation education and counseling for almost 20 years.Her company National ARNP Services, Inc. has helped thousands of nurses pass their certification exams nationwide.

... Read more

Customer Reviews (22)

Excellent Review for APN Exam
I highly recommend this book for anyone studying for their FNP/APN exam.It is an easy read with tons of information and practice questions.

good book
I like this book due to the fact that it is to the point, summarizes everything so that you can understand things better and helps in critical thinking. Only thing that I wished this book had was more questions and answers and rationale for answers. Overall for the price I think this is the best book you can buy.

Good test tips but impractical questions
I found the beginning of the book helpful in offering test tips and ways to decipher a question, but I found myself increasingly frustrated with the review questions.There is a gross lack of information given. For example, a pregnant woman, 30 weeks gestation presents with a trace of leukocytes in her urine, 2+ protein, neg blood, positive weight gain 5 lbs.Answer is pre-eclampsia hypertension.There is no mention of the blood pressure.Pre-eclampsia is defined as a rise in SBP 30mmHg or more, 15mmHg in DBP (or > 140/90) and proteinuria, most often accompanied by pedal edema.I would find it hard to diagnose hypertension in the absence of elevated blood pressure.
While the answer can be derived, I would think there would be some mention of BP when diagnosing pre eclampsia hypertension.

LAME!
The last thing I needed while studying for this exam was to find errors like everyone else did. While Ms. Leik may have put out another non-error filled book, I ordered the latest copy available. Lame.

Many, many errors
I purchased this book early on to use both to synthesize all of the information in my program for the last semester, and to prepare for the certification exam. I ended up getting rid of the book pretty quickly because it is full of errors, typographical as well as information that is wrong. ... Read more

Product Description
The new 6th edition of Core Review for Critical Care Nursing helps readers assess and build their knowledge of critical care nursing as they prepare for the certification exam. The book consists of three 200-question sample examinations that provide extensive practice and review key content. An in-depth rationale, complete with references, is included for each question. Written under the authority of the American Association for Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), this book is an ideal study tool to facilitate preparation for critical care nursing certification.

• Based on Core Curriculum for Critical Care Nursing, 6th Edition, the review is designed to follow along with the core text.
• Three separate sample examinations each address the complete range of important areas in critical care nursing and challenge readers' mastery of the essential knowledge base in the specialty.
• Answers are provided for each question, accompanied by rationales and references, to assist readers in building their knowledge.
• Each examination mirrors the certification examination content, multiple-choice question format, and content distribution, giving readers realistic practice for the examination.

Customer Reviews (9)

Ccrn
Great questions to study with. It was recommended by a clinical nurse specialist and other ccrn prepared registered nurses who taught the review class I took.

A must have for examinees
I am not yet ready to take the practice tests in this book, but already I have shown this product to 5 other people, who plan to buy it also!!!

Buy it for the CD
I bought several items to study for the CCRN.I found the CD for this book (it comes with it) to be the most helpful part of my preparation for the test.Since AACN puts this out, I assumed the practice test questions would be more indicative of what I would find on the actual CCRN test and this turned out to be correct.I highly recommend using the CD for most of your practice question review.The rationale section teaches you how AACN wants you to answer these questions.I passed with an overall score of 89% and scored a 100% on many sections with 95% on cardiac and over 90% on pulmonary.I also used the Pass CCRN materials and found the review book to have way too much information than necessary.I thought the CD portion was very helpful, but the practice questions were a lot harder than what you'll find on the actual test.It's a great resource to have on hand, but I'd recommend you invest in a good review series like a DVD review from Laura Gasparis or David Woodruff's series ([...]).I used Woodruff's series mainly for the bulk of the review.He has an iPod series that has all the basic information you need to pass the test while Pass CCRN is a complete comprehensive review of topics that will never show up on the CCRN.I usually recommend to friends that they get an overall review like Gasparis or Woodruff, and this AACN book with the CD to practice questions.Good luck!

not a refrence, just questions! Very Helpful!!!
Don't buy this book as a reference. It is only Questions. Between the book and CD u get about 1200 questions. I just passed the exam w/ 90% right. The questions in this book are MORE difficult than the actual CCRN questions. This book is an excellet resource! I highly recomend it!

AACN....to pass CCRN
This is the best book to read if you are preparing to take CCRN.
It covers topics within the CCRN test plan and will give you detailed explanation why it is or isn't the correct answer. Very informative!
Good luck to all who plan to take CCRN, by the way, I passed it. :-) ... Read more

Product Description
This workbook can be used by pharmacy technicians as a preparation for the National Examination given by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. This third edition contains a revised Practice Exam. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Brought this book from Amazon but don't have answer key can someone help me out???
I need the answers key for the book: The Pharmacy Technician Workbook And Certification Review (2nd edition) By Prespective Press. If anyone can help me out, i would appreciate it... I brought the book at Amazon but it missing the answer keys... I can return the book but i decide to keep it cause i have to spend more money to resend it back to the seller....Thanks alot... If you can help me....

Workbook Review
This book arrived in very mint condition. It looks still brand new. Very happy with my purchase!

Pharmacy tech wrkbk & cert review
came quickly, haven't used the books yet, my class starts May20, but I imagine everything is a-ok.

not even close to new
When I ordered the book I was told it was in perfect condition. It might have left that way, but it didn't arrive that way...The top and bottom right hand corners are bent and the cover is torn. There is also a lot of black stuff on the front cover and edges of the pages. My guess is that this is due to the way it was packaged for shipping. The book measures 8 1/2"w x 11 1/2"h x 1/2"d. The box it came in measures 14"w x 12"h x 3"d and it did not have any packing material inside. My guess is it traveled 3,000 miles flopping around in that box. I emailed the seller twice with no response.

Thanks,

Gloria Beatty

Great workbook to study for PTCB exam when used in conjunction with textbook
I studied for my PTCB national certification exam using this workbook and the textbook "The Pharmacy Technician, 3rd ed" by Morton Publishing. Although the textbook was helpful, this workbook offered many additional study problems that complemented the textbook. The workbook offers a variety of problems, presented in a slew of different ways so you can verify your understanding of the various subjects. Types of different questions include true/false, fill in the blank, matching problems, mathematical conversion exercises and more.

I think if you purchased just the workbook, some of the concepts might be confusing if you'd never been exposed to them before. However, as a supplement to the textbook, it is very effective. These books definitely helped me pass my exam on the first try and I highly recommend this workbook. ... Read more

Product Description
Written by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) - the leading organization for perianesthesia nursing education, practice, standards and research - this book is the only question-based CAPA and CPAN exam review available. All 700 questions include comprehensive rationales and are individually referenced to current research. This review/practice tool provides you with the core knowledge, essential skills, and fundamental principles integral to perianesthesia nursing practice.

• Case study and clinical application questions help you prepare for in-hospital or ambulatory certification.
• Questions are written at different levels of difficulty throughout, with a strong emphasis on application.
• Case-based scenarios help you apply your knowledge and challenge your understanding of perianesthesia clinical practice.
• Detailed rationales are provided for every question, ensuring that you understand why answers are correct or incorrect.
• Each question is referenced to up-to-date research and key resources, making it easy to locate necessary resources based on your own study plan.

Customer Reviews (14)

Surgicenter Nurse
Good question and answer text.It gives you a preview of what kind of questions to expect.Didn't like all perianesthesia areas in one text.

Book review
I origionally thought this was a good book till I had to pay attention to the references and realized they were to a totally different book.I would have bought this as a partner to another book had I known but now it is too late and have to study from a much older version. The questions and rationales are great but the education is elsewhere.

Excellent review for exam
This book gives the question and the explanation of the answer. It was an invaluable resourse for the exam. It worked for me.

Book as promised! Like new.
The book was received in like new condition as advertised so I gave it 5 stars.However, I wish it shipped faster.

Certification Review for Perianesthesia Nursing
So far, this book is a pretty good review.Seems like most of the questions are set up like the board questions, where 2-3 answers are right, and you need to figure out what ASPAN thinks you should do first.The annotated answers are vague at times, and you need to do further research to get a straight answer.Overall, I would recommend this book. Good luck on the test! ... Read more

Product Description
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide: Primary Care has been developed especially for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Family Nurse Practitioners preparing to take certification examinations and as a reference in the practice setting. The text is divided into systems with an in-depth coverage of growth and development and health promotion and maintenance. The common disorders of the various body systems provide succinct summaries of definitions, etiology, signs and symptoms, clinical findings, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests\findings, and management\treatment. The final chapter addresses PNP role development, current trends and health policy issues including topics such as credentialing, legal issues, legislation, reimbursement and delivery systems. Following each chapter are test questions, which are intended to serve as an introduction to the testing arena. In addition a bibliography is included for those who need a more in-depth discussion of the subject matter in each chapter ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

good content
The content in the book is a great review. My only complaint is the layout of some of the review sections. ie: instead of listing all of the developmental milestones for a 2 yr old it organizes it by types of development.....so it will list all of the fine motor development for every age then go and list all of the gross motor for every age. It kinda jumps around with points. Overall a good review though.

Decent Review Book
I bought this book to review for the certification exam and to help me with my studying during the last 2 semesters of my program. It is pretty good. The pages are thick enough that they can handle being highlighted without bleeding though too much to the other side (very important for study materials!). The information in each section is decent, and there are several questions. However, there are no explanations/rationale for the answers, so that's a missed opportunity for learning. There is minimal information on pharmacology, but I'm trusting them that it has what we need to know. It's not what you'd want to use to study for a pharmacology exam, though. Overall, I'm glad I got it, but it certainly won't be the only study guide I use! ... Read more

Product Description
CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW FOR THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, 2/e has one purpose–to aid students in successfully passing the PTCB national certification exam on the first attempt. Unlike other PTCB study guides, Certification Exam Review for the Pharmacy Technician weights its content to precisely reflect the PTCB’s exam weightings, and carefully avoids distracting material not covered on the exam. The authors present five complete practice exams, each with 90 multiple-choice questions designed to closely replicate the actual three-hour PTCB exam experience. All answers are provided, along with clearly explained rationales for each. To provide even more practice, the book also contains three math and two trade/generic classification tests. For anyone preparing for the PTCB pharmacy technician certification exam. ... Read more

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The best rapid, last-minute review for the CMSRN exam

"This is an excellent resource to use in preparing for medical-surgical certification. This fourth edition includes the latest and most current information. I would recommend this review for preparation for certification. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

This is the most intense, targeted, and focused review available for anyone preparing for the Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse exam. You'll find 3,000 rapid-fire questions accompanied by the correct answer only, performance improving pearls, key facts, and mnemonics, visual imagery, and other tested learning aids. Written by experts who actually teach review courses, Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Exam Review ensures your best possible performance on the CMSRN exam in the shortest possible study time.

Customer Reviews (6)

So so....
Like others say, it only has questions and answers. not interesting at all. It might be helpful if you use this finishing review all other med/surg books, but I wouldn't recommend this.

You just memorize a bunch of facts
Although this book is filled with useful information, it only provides questions and precise answers.When one is studying for the boards, it is important to exercise critical thinking skills and decision-making processes.Because this book only gives answers and questions, the reader has no other recourse than to memorize these facts without understanding the basis of why the answer is what it is.

A good book for review
This book was very helpful for reviewing for the certification exam.What I didn't like about it is that there were no rationales given and only the correct answer was given.The real test is multiple choice therefore I think that book should be too.

EXCELLENT
IT HAS ALL THE INFORMATION THAT I NEEDED, AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE OF INFORMATION, I'M SO GLAD THAT I ORDERED IT. THANK YOU

Not the review I expected
I bougth this book, hoping to review for the exam by doing test questions and getting the hang of the exam.However, this book did not prove helpful at all.The questions had detailed answers but it did not give typical senerios or common use medicical practice.To take the boards exam you need practice practice practice with questions not just reading questions.
I would not recommend this product. ... Read more

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This outstanding, comprehensive review resource provides the necessary tools to prepare for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam, with over 1,300 multiple-choice review questions based on the actual exam content and format. Clinical chapters are organized by body system, and are subdivided into three sections: Physical Exam and Diagnostic Tests; Disorders; and Pharmacology. Answers and rationales are provided at the end of each chapter. Other chapters include test questions that focus on growth and development, general health supervision and maintenance, and professional competencies inherent in the role of the ANP. A new CD-ROM contains all of the questions from the book to generate an unlimited number of 175-question sample exams designed to match the length and question distribution of the actual FNP certification exams. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (20)

Awesome Timing
This book arrived in great condition, but the best part is that it arrived within 2 working days of my order when it was projected for 4 weeks. I really appreciate that! It arrived in time for me to use it to study for my exam. Thank you so much.

The BEST Review tool!
I bought 6 different review books. I rate this one as the BEST just because of the CD with the practice tests, these practice tests where very close to what the real test was like. I just took the AANP exam today and passed! This book is a MUST have. I found some of the questions from this book on the actual test. Excellent resource.

Dated material
The format is user-friendly. I, too, found mistakes and rationales that at times contradicted the right answer! I am not sure if this is sloppy editing, or what, but it is not desirable in board review materials. My chief complaint is that much of the material seems dated. When exactly was this 2nd edition published? In the state (AZ) where I'll be practicing, NPs have prescriptive powers. There are answers such as, "Have the physician prescribe . . . . " Some of the material addressing thyroid disease seems a bit out of keeping with current guidelines and the Peds section does not seem to follow current CDC guidelines for immunizations. I think they have a good thing going here, but they need to update the material periodically.

Great test review
I took my ANCC exam Feb 2009 and passed with flying colors and this book really helped. I used the CD several times, perhaps once daily 2 weeks before the test and it was extremely helpful. The CD generates a different test every time from the same bank of questions. Some questions were very similar as those as the ones in the exam. Another excellent sources were Margaret Fitzgerald and Maria Leik, Ifound these textbooks very helpful while preparing for the exam.If you use these books you should not have a problem. I also used the ANCC review guide it was good but$$. Good luck.

Family nurse practitioner certification review
This review is very informative it take you back to the basics like assessment at the begining of the review questions which are important we sometimes forget. I used this review along with Fitzgerald for the certification still studing for it. ... Read more

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DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification Study Guide ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Good, but not excellent
Although this book helped me a lot to pass IBM exam 730, I must note that:

(a) There is a small number of unpleasant errors in the book, including at least
two incorrect answers to sample test questions and several mistakes in sample
test questions themselves.

(b) When taking the exam, I saw at least three questions which were completely
out of scope of that book.

So use with care.

The complete one
DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification Study Guide
This is very complete but in my opinion isn't the best to study to get the certification.

Roger Does It Again
This book follows the authors history of writing solid books about db2. This book gets you about 80% of the way - the other 20% is hands on work and personal determination.

Good work!

Very good to apply in Real-time, Just not enuf to clear the toughest version of Test!
I appeared today for my exam and felt like i was hit by storm after carefully reading this book thrice. I certainly agree its a very good resource for understanding concept, but not completely informative to clear the exam. I would rather want to say that the questions i appeared for were not the the typical ones, rather had some tough tone to it. Whichever way, my advise would be carry few other valuable resources and try practicing as much as possible before your actual test.

great study guide
This is a great study guide. It's very helpful to the exam. Also, it is a good learning material as well. ... Read more

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CompTIA is revising the popular Security+ exam for the first time since it launched in 2002. This kit includes the key Sybex titles for the new CompTIA Security+ exam: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Fourth Edition; CompTIA Security+ Review Guide; and Security Administrator Street Smarts, Second Edition. With this complete guide, you’ll get 100 percent coverage of the Security+ exam objectives and clear, concise information on critical security topics. Plus, you’ll learn step by step how to perform the most common or the most challenging tasks that a security professional faces. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (16)

Great Kit!
Had several study guides and I really learned more from this kit than all of the others. With real world examples and scenarios it was easy to understand and remember the information.

Great book for passing the Security+
I bought this package as a starting place to pass my Security+ certification. I couldn't put the book down. It has amazing references, notes, and practice test in each chapter. I was able to read the entire book in 2 weeks. Now, i'm on to the CD-ROM to practice. Great product.

Comptia is Great!
I have no complaints for this product. This is the information that will help anybody pass the Security+ Exam, with extra needed information for a rounded competence in this area. You get your money's worth of detail and information.

Great resource that helped me pass along with a few other internet study guide resources
This is a great study resource that helped me prepare for the exam. I would also recommend looking at the flash card resources at Flash Card Certified. They really helped while reading this book. I passed the test the first shot around so the combination of the two must have worked. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend if they were thinking about taking the exam.

Not just good for Certification but good for daily use as well
this Book Series was a great tool to study for the SY0-201 Certification test and its a valuable asset to use on a daily basis if you are in the IT field of security. I use it for just about everything around the office, i even use it to brush up on old tricks of the trade that i learned a long time ago that are now in the updated books. they are easy to read and well put together, i tend to loose interest in books after a while but i never got bored of this series. i would definately recomend this product for those trying to get into the IT field or just to brush up on security knowledge. ... Read more

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Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification, Second Edition offers the most up-to-date information which empowers students to successfully pass CompTIA's Linux+ Certification exam. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (15)

Doesn't bridge the gap.
I had to order this book for a Linux class I was taking.The course followed the book, but the issue is the book doesn't do a good job of bridging the gap between Linux and the vast majority of Windows users.It goes directly into the command line, which may be the most powerful aspect of Linux, ,but doesn't ease the transition from Windows.The book/course will come with a Red Hat Fedora distribution which is fine but it doesn't come with some essentials, like Adobe Flash.This has to be installed manually, but there aren't any good GUI examples of installing programs, so you can't watch YouTube videos to get any help either.It may be true that this is geared towards certification, and my class is an introductory class to Linux, but if you are looking for a beginner's guide to Linux, this book isn't it.Be prepared to have command line experience to get the most out of this book.

the best Linux guide out there
This is, hands down, the best general Linux guide I have read.It covers everything from day one stuff down to kernel compilation in a straight-forward, real-life use approach.Go from true novice to capable admin with this comprehensive, easy-to-understand, exercises-up-the-wazoo-to-help-you-solidify-your-knowledge guide.I don't keep many books, but I will certainly be keeping this one.

To the 1-star rater who said it is dry:yes, it is.Hi, it's Linux.

Linux+ Guide to Linux Cetification Second edition
This book is really good for people who want to learn Linux. I had to get this because I'm taking a class on Linux. I've been a computer tech for 6 years, and before the past year i was hating Linux. Even having this book for days I've been learning how to use Linux a lot more. Out of all the books i read this book was great and its not boring. How they put the words together. The good thing was that this book was shipped to me fast like in 3 days at the maximum. The only bad thing i saw in the book so far were minor ( They are using a verry old Fedora Core) You can get the new one which is version 13, and the book comes with cds which has Fedora Core2.

Quality
Book is outdated but the main ideas are still the same as well as all of the commands, you can learn Linux off of this book.

Linux+ Guide to Linux Certification
Even though it was a used book, the quality was good.It was almost like new.The delivery was slightly below our expectation. ... Read more

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CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide

Second Edition

• Master ICND1 640-822 exam topics with the official study guide
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
• Practice with hundreds of exam questions on the CD-ROM

Wendell Odom, CCIE® No. 1624

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCENT™ and CCNA® ICND1 exam. This fully updated edition presents complete reviews and a more challenging and realistic exam preparation experience.

Senior instructor and best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The material is presented in a concise manner, focused on increasing your understanding of exam topics and preparing you for the numerous challenges the exams present.

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly and help increase your speed in answering questions, a difficult hurdle many exam candidates face on the new exams. A Final Preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Special troubleshooting sections help you master the complex scenarios you will face on the exam.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a chapter-by-chapter basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text. The bonus DVD contains more than

60 minutes of personal video mentoring from the author focused mainly on bringing difficult subnetting concepts to life.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging practice questions, this book provides you with more detailed information and more realistic practice exercises than any other CCNA study guide, enabling you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Wendell Odom, CCIE® No. 1624, has been in the networking industry since 1981. He currently teaches QoS, MPLS, and CCNA courses for Skyline Advanced Technology Services (www.skyline-ats.com). Wendell has worked as a network engineer, consultant, systems engineer, and instructor and course developer, and has taught authorized Cisco courses for the majority of the last 14 years.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCENT and CCNA ICND1 exam, including

• TCP/IP and OSI networking models
• Operating Cisco routers and LAN switches
• Ethernet switch configuration and troubleshooting

• Wireless LANs
• IP addressing and subnetting
• Routing protocols
• Router configuration and troubleshooting
• Network Security
• WAN concepts and configuration

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains an electronic copy of the book and 200 practice questions for the ICND1 and full CCNA exams, including simulation and testlet questions, all available in study mode and test mode.

BONUS DVD

The DVD contains more than 60 minutes of personal instruction from the author.

This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.

Category: Cisco Press–Cisco Certification

Covers: CCENT and CCNA ICND1 Exam 640-822

Customer Reviews (27)

Remarkable
Good insight into both CCENT and CCNA.

The book from my point of view is not for people that don't have a history in the field of Information Technology. The reason towards my opinion originates from the constructive introductions of the book. The books is self explanatory, and the author does a great job when introducing each chapter. However the book simply dips really deep into the concepts, which is really good for a person that understands the concepts naturally (Not by recently memorizing)...

At the end of the line the book is the best out because it gives great comparisons to the real world, and a thorough explanation of each concept. Plus it includes a video tutor, and PDF version of the book!

Worked for me.
Passed my CCENT exam with an 890-something (need 804 out of 1000 to pass), using only this book, so it worked for me. My previous experience is limited to CompTIA Network+ certification and I have no background in Cisco products.Now, for the book - I would recommend it. Very easy to read and well-thought out and written. I did find it funny that some of the screenshots were from many, many years ago so it's obvious the author is re-using material from old versions (but why rewrite something if you don't have to?).There are two CDs included - one in the very front of the book, one in the very back. Don't ask me why they didn't put both together.The first CD was a lot of subnetting (which I didn't need since I previously learned it through Lammle's excellent Network+ teachings).The second CD contains the Boson sim/practice exam software. This software is actually great and I can now see why Boson sells extra study products separately for a much higher price. Included in the Boson CD is about 160 or so practice questions (including a few sims).The software provides you with answers/explanations to many problems and even has a link to that particular part of the book (in PDF form) so you can review what you got wrong. This kind of backfires in a few spots, though, because some of the Boson material isn't covered in the text. This is to be expected when the software is made by a third-party that uses its own materials to create the text. So, you'll get something wrong, open that part of the book to see why you don't remember seeing that particular thing at all, and still not be able to find it because it isn't in the text to begin with.That is a minor aside, and it doesn't detract from the quality of the material, but if you use the software as a practice exam when your studying is done you may get an artificially lower score because it covers some material you haven't studied. And, yes, I know, the real test will have things you haven't studied as well, but in my opinion the practice test should see how much you remember from studying the book, and sometimes it doesn't.The Boson software actually does an excellent job of mimic-ing the look & feel of the actual exam, so you get a good heads up that way.One note for purchasers of used copies - the Boson software includes an activation code that requires you to register with Boson to download the software. Fine for the first purchaser of the book, but the second purchaser may find that he can't activate the software & download his practice exam!In sum, I recommend the book and am using Odom's ICND2 book to study for completing my CCNA track.Ah - one other warning - as of writing this, Amazon sells this book for about $26.You can buy this book combined with the ICND2 book for about $38 from Amazon, so if you are planning on tackling both tests it would be in your financial interest to purchase the two books in the bundled option instead of separately. The link for the bundle is

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**edit** forgot to mention that I didn't like the fact that the book only has about 10 or so practice/review questions for each chapter. Would it have really been that hard to come up with a few more?I also used CBT Nuggets in my studying and would recommend that as a supplement to this book. I listened to it in my car on my 1-hour commute (one way) to work each day.Good luck!

Thorough but dry
This book is very thorough but it can be difficult to process if you're not from IT originally. It's a heavy read...

Good to go
I got exactly what I asked for with a few other things Ill go and destroy this test.:-)

Excellent
This Book has really given me a lot of information and prepared me for taking the CCNA exam. since reading it, I have become more knowledgable in cisco networks. ... Read more

Product Description
This mega-review, the second ofMaria Codina Leik's "trilogy" ofNurse Practioner Certification guides (Family Nurse Practitioner appeared in July and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is coming later in 2007) covers test taking tips using Leik's unique "question dissection" technique, relevant content review, extensive practice questions, and detailed, current exam information in a "fast facts" style, saving the student valuable study time while providing comprehensive preparation.Helps students to pass their Adult Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANP exam, prepare for tests in school, or improve in the last semester of your program with:

• Photos of diseases and physical exam maneuvers that promote visualization and clarify techniques
• Organ system reviews divided into four parts; descriptions of emergent conditions, high-yield normal physical exam findings, maneuvers, and applicable benign variants
• Tables on:

• Orthopedic maneuvers
• Immunizations
• STDs
• Lab tests
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Customer Reviews (13)

NP reviews
This book was concise, to the point and covered a lot of very important information. It was helpful and reliable and helped me identify areas that I needed more review in. I would recommend this as an adjunct source.

EXCELLENT REVIEW BOOK!!!!!!!
Great book. I purchased several review books, including the Fitzgerald book and the Amile book, this one was the best by far. I liked the fact that this book gave the "need to know" information and test tips. I passed on the first time and I highly recommend this book!

Not perfect, but the best out there for sure!
This book has some errors, but compared to Fitzgerald (which is good, but more information than you need and doesn't talk about professional issues at all), it's more accurate of the exam, and tells you what you need to know.Of course, it needs some revision of errors, and it COULD mention more about legal/professional/ethical issues (which is like 50% of the exam by the way!), but they go farther than the other books.

There are also an awesome 500 practice questions in the back!

I just passed the test with a high score, and I attribute it to this book.Leik, you rock!

Too many mistakes
This book had lots of helpful info that Fitzgerald did not have.However, I have found at least 10 mistakes in it so far.Incorrect generic/trade name combinations, increase/decrease mix-ups, and outdated treatment advice.Do not use this as your only review book.

keeps it simple
I enjoyed the simplicity of this book. I used it with the fitzgerald and it was a great companion. It is great for those who get distracted by lots of details or someone who doesn't have a lot of time to study and just wants to get the down and dirty. I found the exam wasn't too broad anyway. ... Read more

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Topics covered: The knowledge that's tested on the Linux Professional Institute's exams 101 and 102, which includes everything from basic Linux commands and concepts to installation of the operating system, essential network configuration, and kernel recompilation. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (49)

Kindle edition is the 2nd edition
I bought this book thinking it was the 3rd edition for the kindle and it was the 2nd edition they don't have the 3rd out on Kindle yet.It is confusing when you click on the website and they offer a kindle edition but not telling that it is for the 2nd edition which is really out dated.

Once stop preparation for Linux administration competence
I have been programming applications under Linux off and on for ten years. But I am getting serious in using Linux for my business as a file and remmote testing server system. I admire Linux for its long term operation reliability and it's versitility, not to speak of its open source documentation. So, I needed to see what would be needed both in terms of administration operations and in terms of best practices. I'm still wondering how to get a drive set partitioned for multi-booting, but this book answers most of the administration questions and gives me practice tests for certification.

After reading( and skimming ) this book in one day, I have the knowledge to install the OS, patch the kernel, set up several types of servers, and apply system security and networking services.

This is exactly the kind of support that I'm seeking for my knowledge base, and I suspect that you are too. I wish to commend the author for being so comprehensive in his coverage and letting us know how to prepare to run our own systems so well. The Linux environment has been something of a closed environment to those who can't afford an expensive seminar or training school until recently. This book helps to open up the Linux world to the rest of us. I hope you get as much out of this book as I did. And, by the way, if you are only concerned in passing the certification test, it is a very good training source for that as well.

New version is only for 101 & 102
I had the 2nd version, released 2006 awesome included all 6 tests. New release should not be marked 3rd edition as its a new book and contains only 1/3 or the material that the first 2 editions had. After using Michael Jang's book for Level 1 and passing I purchased this book only to find out it contained only level 1. I ASSUMED 3rd edition meant updated and rearranged topics to reflect the new layout. I was very disappointed. After receiving I did reread the description and does say it has everything you need to pass level 1. I used Michael Jang's book for level 1 as it was updated while I was testing. I think its deceptive to say 3rd edition when you've removed 2/3rds of the material. At what don't does it become a new book vs. next edition. Does that mean LPIC-2 will be the 4th edition? Ugh, can't find any study material for level 2. Am looking for 2nd edition and will use LPI.org level 2 objectives and jump around the book.

The ultimate LPIC review Book
For someone needing to jump into the linux world, and especially needing to take certification tests, this is hands down the best book available. It has everything you'd ever need to be a System Administrator, or just a all around linux guru. This is a book that will surely never leave my side!

DO NOT ORDER - 2006 EDITION OUT OF DATE
DO NOT BUY THIS. This is the 2006 Edition, currently the newest, but it is very much out of date. This is not the book to order for LPI Linux Certification. It seems even though it was last updated in 2006, it contains basically the same information as the even older edition. Just to give you an idea on how old the information is, it spends a fair amount of pages discussing ISA devices. I haven't even seen an ISA card in ten years. I wasted a lot of money ordering this book, I hope you don't make the same mistake. ... Read more

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Temple Univ., Philadelphia, PA. Exam review contains 1,750 questions, with answers and rationales, plus two sample exams of 150 questions each. Also includes a free CD-ROM with 450 questions, additional 225 from those in the book. Softcover. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

I passed the test...
The book was a good collection of test questions.However, it did not give explaination to the correct answer, and somw of the question are repeats.If I could use the book over again, I would have done the review test on the CD first--then review the sections in the book.The questions were also harder than the actual exam.When I talked with professionals at the ANCC, they said if you are getting >60% on the exams in the book, you will do fine.Happy studying!

Don't waste your money
This book is seriously overpriced and very poorly written. Yes, the quetions are hard and do challenge you to think. But the reason they are hard is because they are very poorly written. I found several mistakes in her answers section, and many questions were written with important information left out that would never occur on the actual exam. Some of her explanations in fact were just plain wrong. My husband is a physician, and he agreed that this book is not accurately written to reflect the actual information needed for the ACNP exam. When I took my exam, there was not a single question on it that reflected anything I learned from this book. I would never use this book again. If you want an awesome review for the boards, take the Barkley & Associates class, or buy the CDs with his notebook. He is thorough, concise, and extremely intelligent and well spoken. Dr. Barkley is an excellent teacher, and is dead-on when it comes to details you must know to pass boards. I had question after question on my boards that came straight from information that Dr. Barkley teaches in his class. I passed my boards thanks to Dr. Barkley, not Barbara Todd!!

This is a tough ACNP exam review book
I heard a lot of feedback from my classmates and professors about the toughness of this book. I used it for my ACNP exam preparation, and without a doubt, it is a tough book. However, this book make me realize the weakness areas of my knowledge base, so that I can focus on those area during the exam preapration. I feel more comfortable to take the exam after I utilized this book. I am so glad I passed my exam at the first time.

Best Resource for Studying for the Certification Exam.
I've used this book twice as a study aid for the certification exam. I thought it was very useful the first time I took the test.

I now had to re-certify by exam (5 years later) and decided to use this book (and the CD) as my primary resource, and boy did that strategy pay off. The language (unlike other resources I used) is similar to that used on the exam, and the random mix of questions was also similar, so I was able to identify my areas of weakness.

It helps to take sample exams repeatedly to build up the mental stamina required for the actual test.

All in all, I would highly recommend this book for potential certification exam candidates.

A must-have for the ACNP candidate
This review book reminds me of the NCLEX reviews.It is concise, divides the questions into the key content areas and provides answers with the rationale.

Of particular help is the second chapter "Test-taking skills and designing your study plan".Here the authors give you seven strategies for test-taking.Included are the points "Understanding and analyzing the anatomy of a test question" and the ever helpful "Selecting the best answer when you do not know the answer".There is an analysis of learning styles and an example schedule for preparation.

This review has been very helpful in lowering my test anxiety while in school.Too bad Amazon won't package it with Gawlinski and Hamwi at a reduced price ;-) ;-)This one really complements G&H.I can't give it 5 stars until I take the certification exam! ... Read more

Product Description
Updated for 2010. Includes key changes to employment laws. 4 Full Length 225 Question practice tests. A total of 900 Unique PHR and SPHR questions. In association with The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Highly realistic PHR and SPHR sample questions and exercises based on questions from previous PHR/SPHR exams. The most questions, realistic and challenging SPHR and PHR questions in one manual. PHR and SPHR Question stems range from 2 sentences to a full paragraph. PHR and SPHR Questions are wordy, complex, situational, real world scenarios, Key topics and challenge your knowledge of Federal laws, safety and employee rights. Authors have trained thousands of PHR and SPHR Certification students around the world, managers in Fortune 500 companies and continuing education programs. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Study Aid
I was extremely disappointed by what I received for the price.It is photo copies of pages that looks like somebody had bound at a Kinkos.The picture makes it look like a bound published book.It isn't.Photocopied pages for $60.Very Very Disappointed

Worh it!
I bought this study guide to practice for my PHR test.I also have the SHRM learning system.This guide has great questions.I believe in getting as much practice as you can from different sources.I would recommend this guide to anyone practicing for their certification.The only thing I don't like about this guide is that the answers are right under the questions.I have to get something to cover up the answers so I don't get distracted and look at the answers before I read the question.

Worked for me
I don't recommend you use only one resource to study. I used multiple sets of practice questions, you can get a free sample test from the certification institute (try that one and see how you do). I think the key for me was going through questions like this because it built my confidence and stamina so I was better prepared for the actual test. The questions included here are not exact to the actual exam (I have looked at various sources and none are word for word exact). When I looked at the cost of not passing the first time and compared it to the cost of this program, it was well worth it. Studied and everything worked out great. ... Read more

Product Description
Behavior analysis, a rapidly growing profession, began with the use and application of conditioning and learning techniques to modify the behavior of children or adults presenting severe management problems, often because of developmental disabilities. Now behavior analysts work in a variety of settings, from clinics and schools to workplaces. Especially since their practice often involves aversive stimuli or punishment, they confront many special ethical challenges. Recently, the Behavior Analysis Certification Board codified a set of ten fundamental ethical guidelines to be followed by all behavior analysts and understood by all students and trainees seeking certification. This book shows readers how to follow the BACB guidelines in action. The authors first describe core ethical principles and then explain each guideline in detail, in easily comprehensible, everyday language. The text is richly illuminated by more than a hundred vivid case scenarios about which the authors pose, and later answer questions for readers. Useful appendices include the BACB Guidelines, an index to them, practice scenarios, and suggested further reading. Practitioners, instructors, supervisors, students and trainees alike will welcome this invaluable new aid to professional development. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Very Satisfied
Received the product with very good condition almost like new condition. Also received on time. Very satisfied with the purchase.

Ethics for Behavioral Analysis
Eventhough it took a little time longer than usual to recieve this book. It is in good conditionb and all my other book orders have always been quickly delivered and in outstanding shape.

Troy Cox

Easy Reading
reading for classes can be boring, but this book makes it fairly clear cut. It has great examples and scenarios which are typically what you find in real life situations.

Ethics for ABA's... a must!
This is a good book and a must have for Behavior Analysts.My ONLY complaint is the cover that needs updating.It is one of the worst I've seen and portrays us as incredibly washed out and boring individuals - ha!The book itself is good - great and badly needed information - the gold standard.

Great ethics book!
I learned a lot from this book with lots of practical application. I recommend it to anyone interested in ABA. ... Read more