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The Associate: A Novel
$9.99
This book is Grisham doing what he does best--telling a story about a lawyer who has an incident in his past and unsavory people who try to use that against him to get trade secrets. The writing is superb and the story moves along very well. It gets off to a great start and pulled me in right away. The ending though left me at loose ends. I didn't like it but when you read it, you can form your own opinion. Other than the ending, it's very good!

LEED Prep GA: What You Really Need to Know to Pass the LEED Green Associate Exam
$59.28
Great intro material but lacking some required info, highly recommended.

Good for a intro toward LEED GA exam, but some material that will be tested is missing. Also its a shame only one example test is included. additional study will be required from other sources as a result, but I still recommend this text because it is easy to read, clear and covers the basics very succinctly and well.

SCJA Sun Certified Java Associate Study Guide (Exam CX-310-019) (Certification Press)
$49.99
The best fully integrated study system available for Exam CX-310-019With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, SCJA Sun Certified Java Associate Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam. 100% complete coverage of all objectives for SCJA Exam CX-310-019Exam Readiness checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked offInside the Exam sections highlight key exam topics coveredTwo-Minute Drills for quick reviewSimulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real examCovers all the exam topics, including:Packaging, Compiling, and Interpreting Java Code * Java Statements * Java Operators and Strings * Classes and Variables * Variable Scope and Class Construction * Classes and their Relationships * Class Inheritance * Object-oriented Principles * Representing Object-oriented Concepts with UML * Platforms and Integration Technologies * Client-side Technologies * Server-side TechnologiesCD-ROM includes:Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam; Detailed answers with explanations; Score Report performance assessment toolElectronic book for studying on the go Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test with free online registration

CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide: Exam 640-802
$99.99
First of all let me say that I have used Todd's books in the past. I held CCNP and CCDP but had allowed them to expire. So I'm starting back over and having experience with Todd's books in the past I thought I'd buy this one then go take the test. I have no doubt after reading it I can pass the test. To be honest I could most likely pass it right now. I've had the book a a little over a week and am about 1/3 of the way through it. After finding yet another error, I thought I'd come here to post a review. Parts of this book are just painful to read. The grammar is so bad it hurts. Then instead of than, possesive that shouldn't be, plural that should be singular and many others. Here is an example - "...by default, there's may or may not be a password set." There are two to three errors like that per chapter and it left me wondering if anybody proof reads his work. I am guilty of making typing mistakes myself. The better I get at typing my fingers seem to have a mind of their own and I'm not aware of some of the mistakes I make as my fingers fly over the keyboard. I'm not publishing a book though. The mistakes like that make Todd appear to be well... not extremely intelligent. The subject matter itself is just ok. I guess for CCNA and an introduction it will suffice but some of it is watered down and some of it it seems that he falls shy of stating what should be stated ( I have 12 years of experience with Cisco and working as a network engineer as well as an administrator for ISP's and ASP's which leads me to make that statement ). His style is also a just a hair too relaxed: "Hey dude, don't sweat it. We'll cover that neato stuff in later chapters." If you just want to pass the test, I have no doubt this book will get you there. If you want to pass the test and be competent on the job, read this and the Cisco Press book. I was very happy with my six previous books by Todd but this one is not up to par with his work in the past.