The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try178 reviews
Andy Crowe

Velociteach Press, 2003

Passed on my first try!

+ Great Study Guide
+ Double Value
+ Get the PMBOK Guide and this Book
+ Great Material
  
  











  



  
Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling31 reviews
Harold Kerzner

Wiley, 2003

A very good all-in-one book

+ leakage
+ EXCELLENT REFERENCE TOOL, BUT VERY DRY READING

The book deals with the PMI's PMBOK areas of focus in a very structured way. Definitely a useful tool for PMP exam. In addition the book is definite winner for any practioner of PM. A full detailed chapter on pricing and estimation .... not to mention another on management of conflicts in PM ...
  
  











  



  
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: Quick Tips, Speedy Solutions, and Cutting-Edge Ideas57 reviews
Eric Verzuh

Wiley, 1999

This 3rd Edition of Fast Forward MBA in Project Management rocks!

+ Extensive introduction to PM
+ Concise & Clear
+ Good but not for the PMP Exam
+ A Jewel of a Book
  
  











  



  
IT Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition (PKO-002)19 reviews
William Heldman, Lona Cram PMP, ...

John Wiley & Sons, 2004

A great start

+ deserves 3.5 stars. boring at times. overall decent.
+ IT Project+ 2nd edition -

Has most of the critical info, but don't use this alone. You will need to supplement it with the PMBOK. I also used Information Technology Project Management, Fourth Edition (Paperback) by Kathy Schwalbe I have been a PM for 8 years. I used the books I mentioned (as well as the ExamCram), ...
  
  











  



  
The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Project Management Course (McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course)4 reviews
Helen Cooke, Karen Tate

McGraw-Hill, 2005

From concept to profession

+ Solid project management text
+ fascinating stuff, I guess.
+ Theory wrapped in reality
  
  











  



  
Getting Started in Project Management (Getting Started In.....)12 reviews
Paula Martin, Karen Tate

Wiley, 2001

An essential book for all project managers

+ Excellent
+ Project Management made easy

Whether you are a project manager, someone who manages project managers or the poor soul picked to "manage" that career-killing, out of control project, this book is for you. Breaking down the practice of project management into easy to learn steps, Martin and Tate take you through the basics of ...
  
  











  



  
Project Management for Dummies20 reviews
Stanley E. Portny

For Dummies, 2000

Great Introduction for the Beginner

+ Project Management for Dummies
+ Good for a total dummy also
+ Project Management for Dummies
+ What better way to start your project
  
  











  



  
Information Technology Project Management, Fourth Edition8 reviews
Kathy Schwalbe

Course Technology, 2005

Great book

+ Great Author
+ Great buy!!!!!
+ Book is Fine
+ Excellent additional book for CAPM or Project + Exam
  
  











  



  
Project Management Institute2 reviews

Not as useful as made out to be

Many books guide you to this site. And when you first look at it you think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Then reality sets in you half to be a member to get to the goodies. On the way through the membership you are sidetracked with other memberships tacked on. Luckily after you have ...
  
  











  



  
Fundamentals of Project Management (Worksmart)23 reviews
James P. Lewis

AMACOM, 2002

Good overview

+ Project Management, good overview
+ fundamentals of project management
+ A Very Good Introduction to Best Practices
+ Fundamentals of Project Management by James P. Lewis
  
  











  



  
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Third Edition (PMBOK Guides)121 reviews
Project Management Institute

Project Management Institute, 2004

Amazon is the best site (Can't say the same about the carrier USPS)

It showed me the book was delivered on USPS website and I had no idea where it was (It sure had not been delivered). So I contacted Amazon and they responded to me within 2 hrs that the package might have been lost and dispatched a new one immediately. I got the book within 2 days by UPS. 3 days ...
  
  











  



  
Effective Project Management: Traditional, Adaptive, Extreme, Third Edition22 reviews
Robert K. Wysocki, Rudd McGary

Wiley, 2003

A solid introduction the basic principles, concepts, and approaches to project management

+ a good tool for teaching and working
+ Good book
+ Good Book for a beginner
  
  











  



  
Project Management JumpStart (Jumpstart)7 reviews
P.M.P. Kim Heldman

Jossey-Bass, 2005

Jump Start is just that

+ Project Management Jumpstart
+ Excellent book for beginners
+ Easy introduction to project management
+ A Useful High-Level Introduction
  
  











  



  
Software Project Survival Guide (Pro -- Best Practices)63 reviews
Steve McConnell

Microsoft Press, 1997

well-researched

+ A must for project leaders
+ The presented methodology is good but...
+ Purpose: Project management templates
  
  











  



  
The Everything Project Management Book: Tackle Any Project With Confidence and Get It Done on Time ...
Richard Mintzer

Adams Media Corporation, 2002
  
  











  



  
Critical Chain : A Business Novel63 reviews
Eliyahu M. Goldratt

North River Press, 1997

Starting Point for TOC Applied to Projects

+ Goldratt Weaves Another Great Story!
+ Critical chain in the series.
+ Just as good if not better than "The Goal"
+ Enjoyable and useful
  
  











  



  
Gantthead.com3 reviews

A STAPLE FOR ANYONE WORKING ON/IN/WITH PROJECTS!

+ Great for both certified and future Project Management Professionals
+ Wide coverage of IT project mgmt areas and topics

If you are in any way related to project management or consulting type work, it's difficult to beat this fantastic cornucopia of downloadable deliverable templates and other such customizable stuff. While a bevy of other sites such as PMI, SEI etc will tote their own philosophies, services and ...
  
  











  



  
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management, 3rd Edition: 7 (The Complete Idiot's Guide)29 reviews
Ph.D., Sunny Baker, PMP, G. Michael Campbell, ...

Alpha, 2003

A Practical Introduction to Project Management

+ Idiots
+ Good Introduction for the New Project Manager
+ Excellent Book !!
+ Excellent Companion for those new to Project Management.
  
  











  



  
The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Project Management Course (McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course)4 reviews
Helen Cooke, Karen Tate

McGraw-Hill, 2005

From concept to profession

+ Solid project management text
+ fascinating stuff, I guess.
+ Theory wrapped in reality
  
  











  



  
Critical Chain : A Business Novel63 reviews
Eliyahu M. Goldratt

North River Press, 1997

Starting Point for TOC Applied to Projects

+ Goldratt Weaves Another Great Story!
+ Critical chain in the series.
+ Just as good if not better than "The Goal"
+ Enjoyable and useful