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For the price, the best book out there, and probably the only one you need
I took the CAT based GRE general test on 9/1/06. To prepare, I got this book, as well as "The Ultimate Math Refresher", the larger Barrons book, and the ETS book.
Great info and tips
This is excellent to brush up before taking the GRE.The tips are so useful and easy to remember.I would definately recommend this.

Portable is Good
The Barron's books are always great. This only gets 4 stars because the normal size book is obviously better because it is more detailed and has more examples. However, I got this book so I could easily transport it with me everywhere. It's easy to hide it at work. -Recommended if you want something portable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. GRE (Graduate Record Examination)    2. Graduate Record Examination    3. Study Aids    4. Study Guides    5. Test Prep    6. Examinations & assessment    7. Higher & further education    8. Study & learning skills    9. USA   

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need more practice!!!
this book had some good ideas, but some, like its methods for taking the writing and reading sections were silly. very silly. also, it definately didnot provide enough practice problems/tests to actually practice using the techniques to ace the act. if i could go back in the past, i definately wouldn't buy this book again. i think from now on, i'll stick with kaplan.

Thorough review for the ACT
The Practice tests are a little bit harder than the real ACT tests. The review material is very helpful, in-depth, and easy-to-understand. This book improved my score by 6 points. DONT buy this version with the CD because the software is horrible and the images on the practice tests are distorted.
Cracking the ACT
Bought this book for my daughter and it helped her prepare for the test. I srtongly believe it got her and extra 3-5 points on the test. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. ACT (American College Tests)    2. ACT Assessment    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Study Aids - College Guides    6. Study Guides    7. Study Aids / ACT (American College Tests)   

Reviews (16)

I give this book a D+
I read the book cover to cover. Usally the book titled for the exam covers what is on the exam but this book does a poor job. Most of the Intro test is Subneting and Cisco commands while the book spends 3 out of 16 chapters on what is really important for the exam. One chapter for Subnetting I cant believe that. Its needs many more examples also for subneting the CD isn't enough. Don't even bother with the two chapters on commands just get your self a lab or Bosons. I just wish I had not wasted my time reading cover to cover. I wish I just got S..bex or some other book sooner I also used a video series. Pasted my exam its not that bad if you are studying the right stuff.

Fantastic Book
This book was fantastic.Absolutely recommend it - used it to pass the full CCNA exam the first time.Also get the ICND book by Wendell Odom as well - the full CCNA exam is better covered by the ICND book.
Networking review
I think that above title more interesting and really useful to get a CCNA cerification.
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Subjects:  1. Certification    2. Certification Guides - Cisco    3. Certification Guides - General    4. Computer Books: Operating Systems    5. Computer networks    6. Computers    7. Computers - Certification    8. Data Transmission Standards And Protocols    9. Data processing    10. Electronic data processing per    11. Electronic data processing personnel    12. Examinations    13. Networking - General    14. Networking - Network Protocols    15. Study guides    16. Tests    17. Computer Communications & Networking    18. Computers / Technical Skills    19. Computing and Information Technology    20. Study guides, home study & revision notes   

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• Unabridged
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Very convenient "teaching" tool
My 12 year old son loves listening to the CD.He doesn't even consider it school work and I would guess that he is learning a whole lot more than he would from a text book.It is a wonderful overview of history.

My eight year old really enjoyed this
and details about the medaeval world have filtered through his conversation ever since he listened to it.He also begged me to buy the next series. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Misc. Nonfiction    2. Children's Audio - 9-12    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Education    5. General    6. History - General    7. Home Schooling    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General   

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THIS BOOK IS AN INVESTMENT
i do not usually go crazy for the cracking the AP series but this one is by far the gold standard. Covers all the material concisely, relevant problems, very user friendly. If you are committed enough to take the AP Chem give yourself the best possible advantage and get this book. I did not find one error which is incredibly rare.

Best AP Chem review book available!
I owned or perused several different review books for the AP Chemistry Exam, but this was certainly the best. I've never seen an AP book as perfectly on-target as this one. Certain books (like Barron's AP Chem) contain too much information where it actually impedes your preparation, whereas others contain too little (which Princeton Review sometimes tends to do). But this book gets the combination just right. It reviews ALL of the necessary facts and concepts you need to know, and excludes everything you don't need to know. Trust me when I say that this book is on the money. And oh, I got a 5.

This book = key to getting a 5 on the AP test
I am very pleased with this book. Although there are a few typos, it gets the point out very effectively. I used it to do ALL of my studying for the AP test (along with actual AP practice tests) and got a 5!!!Just make sure you go through the free response questionsin each section, even if u dont do the multiple choice. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advanced Placement    2. Advanced placement programs (Education)    3. Chemistry    4. Chemistry - General    5. Examinations    6. Examinations, questions, etc    7. Study Aids    8. Study Guides    9. Test Prep    10. Study Aids / Advanced Placement   

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Reviews (5)

RIGHT TO THE CORE OF THE EXAM!!
Are you looking to complete your Microsoft Certification? If you are, then this book is for you! Author William R Stanek, has done an outstanding job of writing a 3rd edition of a book that helps IT professionals complete their Microsoft Certification.
Excellent Training Resource!
William Stanek's MCSE Core Required Exams is the best training resource I've found for helping me to study for my exams. I swear this book packs in more than the 4 book set I bought previous to this (and stopped using in favor of this). In his pocket consultants, Stanek has proven he has a gift for getting to the point and being concise while at the same time being comprehensive. This book is not different. This is the single most useful training guide I've ever purchased. Excellent as a reference as well as a study guide. I can't recommend this highly enough. Every network administrator should own at least one copy of this book.

Excellent coverage and completely reliable
This is definitely a better book compared to others available. Although I haven't made it all the way through this book yet, I'd like to say that it's taught me a lot. I've been using computers and managing Windows Servers since the days of Windows for Workgroups. Just goes to show even though you use an operating system daily there are still many things you can learn about it. With the excellent content and practice tests, this book is a GREAT buy! I would definitely recommend it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Certification Guides - General    2. Certification Guides - MCSE    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computer Operating Systems    5. Computers    6. Computers - Certification    7. Operating Systems - Windows    8. Tests    9. Certification    10. Computers / Certification    11. Computers / Certification Guides / MSCE    12. Computers / Technical Skills    13. Computing and Information Technology    14. Electronic data processing personnel    15. Examinations    16. MCSE, MCSE in a Nutshell, certification, Microsoft certification, 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294, certification exams, certified engineer, administration, MCP, MCSA    17. Microsoft software   

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A must-have!
This ancient times activity guide is absolutely a must-have to go along with the ancient times book!It is just full of SO MUCH MORE than you can imagine!Maps, hands-on activities, book suggestions...it will truly bring to life the history from the reader!I cannot imagine using one without the other...I can see where the ancient times books might not feel so "full" without the activity guide!It is well-worth the price and you will be thrilled at how easy it is to use, how much your children will enjoy it and how much you will all learn as a family!

Useful activities
The activities in this book are very helpful for teaching ancient history. I would not limit yourself to these activities but use them as a springboard to try other things as well. When you don't have the time or inclination to do anything else then no worries you are set with this book. The activities can stand-alone and provide a superb hands on history experience.

A great resource
As someone who sometimes find it is a bit intimidating to teach history in an exciting, interesting way and as someone who is concerned that my young children 'won't get it'; this is a great resource.
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Subjects:  1. Activity programs    2. Education    3. Education / Teaching    4. Education, Elementary    5. History, Ancient    6. Home Schooling    7. Preschool & Kindergarten    8. Study and teaching (Elementary)    9. Teaching Methods & Materials - Social Science    10. Fiction    11. Primary / junior schools    12. Sociology, Social Studies   

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Excellent Book
This book covers all the objectives of SCJP 5.0 and moreover in an excellent manner. What I liked most is that this book makes you well aware of what exactly is in the exam and what is not. For instance, the exam objectives include classes like String, DateFormat, File and so on. These classes contain a lot of methods. This book will tell you which you need to know for the exam. This saves a lot of time and effort. To conclude - don't think just buy it and success will follow!!! I passed my SCJP 5.0 with 93%.

Pretty good for those with experience
I used this book to help me pass the exam the first time. The book gives you a lot of helpful tips to write the test. The practice exams are really good. Each topic was covered fairly thoroughly in both tests. The book is definitely worth the money. Even though the book does go over the fundamentals, I don't think the book covers the fundamentals (OO design, Java Basics) well enough for a novice developer.

Excellent reference material.
This book was all I referred to to get my certification.
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Subjects:  1. Certification    2. Certification Guides - General    3. Computer Books: Operating Systems    4. Computers    5. Computers - Certification    6. Electronic data processing personnel    7. Examinations    8. Java (Computer program language)    9. Programming    10. Programming Languages - Java    11. Study guides    12. Sun computers    13. Tests    14. Computer Programming    15. Computers / Technical Skills    16. Java & variants   

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If you can only buy one MBA admissions book, make it this one...
If you could only buy one book on MBA admissions, make it this book.How to Get Into the Top MBA Programs is the most thorough and comprehensive guide to MBA admissions; Montauk answers nearly every possible question an MBA hopeful could have.The caveat is that because this book is slightly outdated, it is best paired with a more updated book like,"Your MBA Game Plan," by Omari Bouknight and Scott Shrum.Although Montauk has this new edition (I am referencing the 2nd edition, so be sure to get whatever the most recent edition is), I think Your MBA Game Plan puts forth some important, more up-to-date advice that is slightly different, because it comes from the perspective of recent admits to a top b-school.However, it is not nearly as comprehensive as Montauk's book.
Review on "How To Get Into the Top MBA Programs"
The delivery is smooth. The content is nice.

A Must-Have - Read as early as possible in the process!
A friend recommended this book to me while I was preparing to apply to business school and I found it invaluable. As a strategy consultant at a "Big Five" from an Ivy undergraduate with the standard GMAT of 700 or above, I could have easily blended in with everyone else with my qualifications. This book helped me to figure out what would help me to stand out at each individual business school. Moreover, it helped me to identify my weaknesses in time to address some of them. For example, because I read this book two years before applying, I had time to become a leader in several community service organizations (instead of just participating) and to take some classes in areas I'd neglected in undergrad. Finally, I was able to choose consulting projects that created a more compelling application. Thanks in large part to this book, I now have an MBA from a top five school. More importantly, the school was the right fit for me and I loved the experience. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Education    2. Graduate Departments And Schools    3. Graduate School Guides - Business    4. Higher    5. Professional Education    6. Reference    7. Reference / General   

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Pretty good
i took the sat ii math level 2.i really didnt study too hard until like 2 weeks before the test.i only used this book and i still managed to crack 700.this book covers more info than that is actually on the test.the strategies that it gives are very helpful and if you just read through and do the examples, i am pretty sure that you could crack 700.i was only a sophomore when i took the test and i didnt even take calculus yet, so i must say, this book was sooo helpful!

A good review book.
Well, I just got back my Math 1 score from the June administration of the SAT Subject tests.I got a 730, which I think is a result of using this great book.It is a little unorganized, but everything you need is there if you'll read the entire book.Unlike other Princeton review books that cover two levels of tests (like the AP Calc AB & BC book), this one actually divides well between Level 1 and Level 2 materials.Overall, it had a great review of the material, with explanations of how to do the practice problems and not just the answers.The practice tests were more difficult than the actual exam.I got a 650 on one and a 660 on the second one, despite the fact I got a 730 on the real SAT test.It's much better than the Sparknotes Math 1 book, which I also used to review.I basically got 800s on their tests because you could recognize how to do all the problems from practice problems in the book.One test didn't vary much from the next.But that's not the case with the Princeton Review book, because you cannot really recognize the problems as familiar.It's overall a great book.

Very good
The book is pretty good, the test are harder than the actual. That is actually good for practice. Using this book will increase your scores.
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Subjects:  1. SAT & PSAT    2. Study & Teaching    3. Study Aids    4. Study Guides    5. Test Prep    6. Study Aids / SAT & PSAT (Scholastic Assessment Test & Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test)   

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You can't be talking about this book!
I checked twice to make sure I was reading reviews of the book I am currently reading(now on Ch 8), because this is an excellent book.Before I begin - one caveat - I have the the Networking Basic, CCNA 1 Companion Guide (cc 2006) not the CCNA 1 & 2 Companion Guide.However, judging by the contents and excerpt it appears that Part I of this book is the same as the book I am reading.
Crappy book
I am teaching a networking course and am using the CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide as the required textbook for the class. I am very surprised that I am presently on Chapter 8 and I am still talking about Ethernet. I know Ethernet is an important subject matter, but it could be reduced to two chapters at best. The book,thus far, is way too technical for the students in my class. Thus, it simply isn't for students who are beginning their journey into networking. For the bang for my buck, I would recommend Todd Lammele's CCNA book, something to the point. The instructor could expand on the important material that the students need to know and the book would stress key points. I am CCNA and CCNP certified with practical experience so I believe I am qualified to know what is needed for students wanting to enter the networking field and like I said, the book has good info, but it is spread so far apart and is too technical for someone with little or no experience. I have talked to the Dean about this book and have recommended that another book be used. Cisco books are usually good for experienced people in the field.

Be warned
Don't buy this book unless your instructor specifically requires it.Terribly written with virtually no sign of editing, it's a struggle to read and, when covering extremely technical issues, virtually incomprehensible.Worse, the content does not exactly match the on-line curriculum, meaning that Cisco on-line tests typically ask questions about topics not covered in the relevant book chapter.Even worse, the answers to the tests in the book don't match the questions being asked.Buy the Sybex CCNA book instead; although it's not written to match the on-line course, it will help clarify networking, and not leave the reader frustrated and feeling cheated.
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Subjects:  1. Certification Guides - Cisco    2. Computers - Certification    3. Data Transmission Standards And Protocols    4. Networking - General    5. Study Aids    6. Study Guides    7. Test Prep    8. Tests    9. Computer Communications & Networking    10. Computers / Networking / General   

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Better for tutoring than the AP Test
i go through calculus books the way some people go through Kleenex so i'll just say this:if you are needing review or find your calculus text book verbose or maybe just some extra help in a lower level calc class purchse this one.
Dissapointed
I bought princeton U.S. history ap and calculus Ap this year.
This book's not so awesome. . .
Well, I used this book in preparation for my Calculus AB exam.Some of this text's features bothered me when I was studying.For one, the book wasn't well organized, as there was no clear distinction between what was AB material and what was solely BC material.You can sort of figure that out for yourself, however, if you know what's tested pretty well.Also, I disliked the problems that were like, "Try it on your own.".There are too many problems that get redundant pretty quickly.If you can do one, you can do several of them.Also, for the few problems that you cannot work out, there is no guide in the back that tells you step-by-step how to do them.There is only an answer key in the back.Also, the practice tests are a bit too easy.
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Subjects:  1. Advanced Placement    2. Advanced placement programs (Education)    3. Calculus    4. Examinations    5. Study Aids    6. Study Guides    7. Test Prep    8. Study Aids / Advanced Placement   

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Helps to get the job done
This book alone covers about 85% of what you need to know to pass the test.I would recommend a cbt or transender on the topic as well.

This book just give you a background of window 2003 feature
I have this book because I purchase MCSE Training kit (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735619530/ref=pd_rvi_gw_2/102-4874099-2083325?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155) in order to prepare to take an MCSE certificate. Currently I just finish reading this book. I didn't review an MCSE training kit because I didn't read the other three books.
not a good book, not at all
I would like to give it a zero star if it were there. I read it through but it totally disappointed me. it left so much out, totally uncovered, such as terminal server, which is listed as examinable part. Even the 70-270 book from microsoft press is a total rubbish. The parts covered are not deep enough to help you understand for the exam. For those who work on MSCE, I highly recommend sybex books in stead of Microsoft RUBBISH. ... Read more

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Excellent textbook
This book is very comprehensive. It is packed with so much practical information along with diagrams and real life photos. I highly recommend this book even for the non-student who wants to enrich their own knowledge of basic emergency care.

Emergency Care 10th Edition
Even though I did not order the product for myself, I ordered it for my son in the Marine Corps, currently deployed.He received the book when Amazon.com indicated he would.Great job!

Very Nice
Very well written and well thought-out book. Broken down into useful sections, and obviously written by people who know what they are talking about. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services    2. Emergency Medicine    3. Emergency medical personnel    4. First aid in illness and injur    5. First aid in illness and injury    6. Medical    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Rescue work    9. Tests    10. Accident & emergency medicine    11. Medical / Allied Health Services / Emergency Medical Services   

Subjects:  1. ACT (American College Tests)    2. ACT Assessment    3. General    4. Study Aids    5. Study Guides    6. Test Prep    7. Tests    8. Examinations & assessment    9. Study & learning skills    10. Study Aids / General   

Subjects:  1. SSAT & COOP (Secondary School Admission Test & Cooperative A    2. SSAT & COOP (Secondary School Admission Test & Cooperative Admissions Exam)    3. Study Aids    4. Study Guides    5. Test Prep    6. Tests    7. Examinations & assessment    8. Study Aids / SSAT & COOP (Secondary School Admission Test & Cooperative Admissions Examination)   

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Not Mac Friendly
While I find the contents of the book sufficient, I am peeved that no mention was made of the CD being Windows only. I specifically purchased this book over some other choices, because I thought the CD would be a valuable supplement. If you don't have access to Windows or were planning to study on a Macintosh or Unix box, then save the additional cost and do not buy this book as it is available for less without the CD.
Good Strategy book
This book does a great job of presenting sound strategies for tackling the different kinds of LSAT questions. If you're disciplined, you can probably prep on your own with this book instead of paying for the entire Kaplan course.
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Subjects:  1. Continuing Higher Education    2. Educational Tests And Measurements (Higher Education)    3. GRE (Graduate Record Examination)    4. LSAT (Law School Admission Test)    5. Study Aids    6. Study Guides    7. Test Prep    8. Tests    9. Legal profession    10. Study Aids / LSAT (Law School Admission Test)   

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My main study source-passed the PHR
This was my main study source for the PHR, being that I didn't have $600 to drop on the "Learning System". I passed with a 651 (got about 92% of the questions right).I don't believe there is any one study source that will give you everything you need--but if you spend time with this book, make yourself some flashcards and spend a good couple of months with them before the exam, you'll be 85% of the way there. It's really pretty inclusive.
Great Prep Book
The sample test was different than the true prep test, but it prepared you well. The PHR exam was easier than I expected. It was not as theoretical as the book. I would definitely read this book, do all the exercises. Bottom line - you have to study for the exam, at least 40 or 50 hours. My collegues that did not put in the hours did not pass the test... regardless of the study aids.

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK IT IS NOT HELPFUL!!!!!!!!!!
I used this book as my only tool for taking the PHR exam.That was a BIG mistake.This book is horrible.It maybe helped me MISTAKES in the practice test in the book and MANY MISTAKES in the CD_rom with practice test on it.The book also differs from their own CD_rom.There test question are very situational and specific where the actually PHR Exam is more generic and has very few situational questions.The sample test questions in this book and CD_rom are very precise with lots of information so it is easier to decide what the best answer is.The PHR exam is not.I just took the test and I don't' want anyone else to waste their time using this book as a study tool like I did.Look elsewhere for help.Go straight to HRCI and SHRM for your help.This book isn't worth the money. Spend the extra money and go thru HRCI or SHRM. ... Read more

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Vocab List VERY HELPFuL
It has a very extensive vocabulary list with almost every SAT word possible! (I would say about 99% of all words are listed). They also provide sentences with word which helps tremendously in understanding the word in context. I would highly recommend this book if you need to improve your vocabulary.

Vocab
This book's "high frequency" and "probably"
My Previous Review was for the 22nd edition, not this one
Although most of the glaring errors found in the previous edition (Barron's How to Prepare for the New SAT) have been rectified, this book is only marginally recommendable.
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Subjects:  1. English language    2. Examinations    3. Study Aids    4. Study Guides    5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)    6. Test Prep    7. Test of English as a Foreign Language    8. Textbooks for foreign speakers    9. ELT examination practice tests    10. English    11. Study Aids / General    12. Study Aids / TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)