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Good, but very old
Great intro to testing, test mgmt, and the test process
Fantastic Textbook!!!
Awesome book!
Excellent orientation for new test professionals

Testing Computer Software, 2nd Edition
Cem Kaner , Jack Falk , and Hung Q. Nguyen
Manufacturer: Wiley
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The original printing of Testing Computer Software set the standard for the emerging field of test engineering with a full tour of the state of the art in managing the testing process. The reissued text makes this classic out-of-print text available once again. Though it relies heavily on older examples (including MS-DOS) and has not been updated, this text is still a worthwhile resource for practical-minded advice on the realities of testing.

The best thing about Testing Computer Software is its practical point-by-point guide to everyday software testing, from creating a test plan, to writing effective bug reports, to working with programming staff and management to fix bugs.

That said, this book's early frame of reference shows how far we've come. (The book relies heavily on MS-DOS examples and features some truly embarrassing anachronisms, including the mention of testing dot-matrix printers and even EGA/VGA video modes.) The bibliography stops at sources from 1992 and features many references from the 1980s. Nowadays, automated software testing tools are the staple of any testing strategy. This book even advocates a wait-and-see approach to the "new" Microsoft Test.

These limitations aside, there is still a good deal to mine here. Much of the approach to testing is still very valid for any aspiring or working test engineer. Clearly, readers of the first edition will have little reason to upgrade to this second edition, but for anyone who appreciates a "classic" (and indeed a pioneering) text in the field of software testing, it's good to have Testing Computer Software in print again. --Richard Dragan

Topics covered: test case design, test planning, project lifecycle overview, software errors, boundary conditions, bug reports, regression testing, black box testing, software quality and reliability, managing test teams, printer testing, internationalization, and managing legal risk.

Book Description

This book will teach you how to test computer software under real-world conditions. The authors have all been test managers and software development managers at well-known Silicon Valley software companies. Successful consumer software companies have learned how to produce high-quality products under tight time and budget constraints. The book explains the testing side of that success.

Who this book is for:
* Testers and Test Managers
* Project Managers-Understand the timeline, depth of investigation, and quality of communication to hold testers accountable for.
* Programmers-Gain insight into the sources of errors in your code, understand what tests your work will have to pass, and why testers do the things they do.
* Students-Train for an entry-level position in software development.

What you will learn:
* How to find important bugs quickly
* How to describe software errors clearly
* How to create a testing plan with a minimum of paperwork
* How to design and use a bug-tracking system
* Where testing fits in the product development process
* How to test products that will be translated into other languages
* How to test for compatibility with devices, such as printers
* What laws apply to software quality

Customer Reviews:

Good, but very old.......2007-05-13

I think that Cem Kaner's book was perfect 20 years ago. Right now it's very funny in most chapters. For example we have a whole chapter for printer testing. I don't think that more than 1% of programmers are working now directly with hardware. Also, we have many examples for computers with 640Kb or RAM. Many examples and test types are expired. I was confused why editors didn't remove them or change. Anyway, I recommend to read it as an overview. Moreover, this book is more like reference, not a book for reading. So, buy it and have in your library.

Great intro to testing, test mgmt, and the test process.......2005-09-21

I'm new to software testing, but I've taken a few classes and read a few books already, and this is the by far best resource I've found.

Each chapter starts with an overview of what it covers, why it's important, and key messages.

Chapter 3 - Test Types And Their Place In The Software Development Process is itself worth the price of the whole book. Clear, readable, understandable discussion of a variety of topics.

Chapters 12 and 13 tie all the ideas together. Together with chapter 3, these three chapters are the core of the book and where I got the most benefit.

The "example" chapters that discuss testing a printer are okay, but I just skimmed over them and didn't get much value.

Overall the writing style is very readable and understandable. The breadth and depth of coverage of the topic is idea for a new software tester.

Fantastic Textbook!!!.......2005-07-28

I am a QA manager for a major software company. I got ahold of this book and ended up buying a copy for all of my crew!

I highly recommend this book to testers of all levels! Covers it all, positive, negative, boundary, stress etc.

I love the first chapters easy program breakdown. The authors came up with some fantastic sample tests both inside and outside the box.

Get this book!

Awesome book!.......2004-10-30

A wonderful book for both the software testing novice and the experienced tester - well worth buying!!

Excellent orientation for new test professionals.......2004-07-08

When I first read this book over eight years ago I was less than enthusiastic. At the time I felt that the approach was not rigorous enough. Over time I came to appreciate the pragmatism and how the approach in this book reflects the realities of software testing instead of a rigid, purist view as an unattainable ideal.

Everything the new or intermediate test professional needs to know is covered. The practices and techniques provided will foster sound QA practices and will step you through developing test strategies, and from those, developing and executing test cases. These are the real essence of testing, and this book covers them exceptionally well.

I like the coverage of testing systems and artifacts that are not software - documentation, hardware, and localization testing advice shows that testing is not limited to software. As importantly, the chapter on legal consequences of software defects will show testing in a perspective that is often overlooked, even by seasoned test professionals.

Book Description

The #1 Choice for ARRT Exam Preparation!

This book is the easiest, most trusted way to achieve the best score possible on the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Exam for Radiography Certification.

Includes two comprehensive practice tests reflecting the ARRT test format
Updated to include Digital Imaging (the most frequently suggested update)
The companion website, RadReviewEasy.com, is a new and powerful resource for preparing for the ARRT exam; visit site for pricing and subscription terms

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding !!.......2007-06-14

I used pretty much just this book to prepare for the Registry exam in 2006. I did every question in it over the 2 weeks before I sat the Registry, and passed it with a score of 97. What more can I say? This is the only prep book you need.

Great Review Guide.......2007-03-09

I thought that this book was very helpful for review purposes. It really lets you access your strengths as well as weaknesses. A great help!!!

Radiography Book ordered..........2007-03-09

Promp delivery. Book arrived in excellent condition, priced right. Would order again through Amazon.

Excellent Review Book.......2007-01-28

This book is great. It has several tips for taking the Registry Exam and has helped me already with class exams. I would definitely promote to all Rad Tech students to buy this book as a study tool. I love it.... A++++++++

Best Review .......2006-09-18

I DO NOT test well at all...and After failing the registry with a 73, I purchased this book, worked with it for 3 months, re-took the registry and made an 86! The online testing makes it so easy to work on the areas where you are weak. It's proven, the Lange Q&A-Radiography review book made the difference between pass and fail for me! Thank you D.A. Saia

First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 1 (First Aid)

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First Aid Q & A
First Aid for USMLE-Q&A
Excellent question book
NIce!!!
Excellent work.

First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 1 (First Aid)

Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Medical
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Book Description

The only comprehensive Q&A review for the USMLE Step 1 directly linked to high-yield facts from First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Use with First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 and First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 1 for the ultimate board-review package.

Customer Reviews:

First Aid Q & A.......2007-05-13

Item was received promptly. No damage noted. Excellent service is appreciated.

First Aid for USMLE-Q&A.......2007-05-08

This is a great resource for boards prep. It breaks down questions by organ system, has a large "practice test", and has some basic science sections too. Its nice because you can review a specific organ system or area and then quiz yourself with questions directed toward that specific area too.

Excellent question book.......2007-03-03

I am an attorney and used to studying for exams with a large number of questions from which to prepare. Until First Aid Q&A came out, there were not many sources with 1000+ questions and that covered multiple subjects. All and all an excellent question book that I have used for my in class exams and which I intend to use for Step 1.

NIce!!!.......2007-01-15

Questions are just like the NBME Comprehensive exam!!! Nice guys, wow, really like this!!!

Excellent work........2007-01-12

This is a very comprehensive review of Step 1 USMLE First Aid. Having read many of the other works on this subject, I can honestly say that this is the best one. The sections on pharmacology and epidemiology/biostatics are especially enlightening. Michael Rinke is a god among men. First aid pathology, likewise, becomes a piece of cake after practicing on the 1000+ questions contained within.

Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination Edition 3

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Love It
NCLEX-RN Q & A Review - Saunders
An excellent study guide!
Very Pleased
Buggy Software

Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination Edition 3
Linda Anne Silvestri
Manufacturer: Saunders
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This unique review book organizes questions according to Client Needs, the areas covered in the latest NCLEX examination test plan. Rationales are provided for all answer choices, plus test-taking strategies, and references to Elsevier nursing textbooks. This review includes many critical thinking and alternate item formats, plus a comprehensive exam consisting of 300 questions.

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Love It.......2007-06-23

I love this book due to the fact that you have instant feedback on your answers, no flipping to the back of the book to see if you got the question right. Simply cover one half of the page, answer the question then look to the right to see the answer. Makes studying much faster. Great rationals too. Bought in May, passed state boards in June!

NCLEX-RN Q & A Review - Saunders.......2007-05-26

This book will properly prepare you for your boards!

An excellent study guide!.......2007-03-03

This book separates categories to study weak areas and has a comprehensive test at the end. I did not use the CD; I just put a piece of paper over the answer and answered all the questions on the page and then went over the rationale if I got one wrong. This is the only book I used to prepare for NCLEX and I passed in 75 questions.

Very Pleased.......2007-01-10

The item I purchased was exactly as it was described and arrived promptly. I would definitely purchase from this seller again.

Buggy Software.......2006-09-26

The software is extremely buggy; one wrong keypress or click and it crashes, causing you to lose all the questions you just answered. If you accidentally run it from the CD and not your disk (it requires the CD to be installed), it will mysteriously not save any of your scores. You won't know this until you launch the program again.

Developing High Performance People: The Art of Coaching

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Sharp, wise and practical

Developing High Performance People: The Art of Coaching
Oscar G. Mink , Keith Q. Owen , and Barbara P. Mink
Manufacturer: Perseus Books Group
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Customer Reviews:

Sharp, wise and practical.......2000-05-25

I've used this book both as a manager, working with individuals and my work team, and also as a consultant and facilitator working with client groups. It is a fantastic resource for the following reasons: 1. it has a very sound foundational model that is built on trust, organisational learning principles and action research; 2. it has an excellent blend of theory and practice, with heaps of case studies, anecdotes and wisdom acquired through experience; 3. it has a lot of really useful tools, reasources, survey instruments and so on - excellent stuff that helps you apply the ideas easily and straight away; 4. it has a lot of humanity, compassion and profound thought about what it means to be an individual working in a complex, dynamic organisation of today; 5. the ideas in it are built on values and ethics, an unusual, but welcome, approach to me; 6. what it advocates is practical, achieveable and realistic - it's not touchy-feely waffle, it is sound advice and tested approaches. Good on you cobbers!

Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers (8th Edition) (MyCompLab Series)

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Great Book
Usefulness of the Handbook
BEST Writers Handbook of All ! !
Just what I expected
Has Everything You Need

Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers (8th Edition) (MyCompLab Series)
Lynn Q. Troyka , and Doug Hesse
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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A self-instruction manual and reference book for academic, personal, business, and public audience writing. Coverage includes writing college-level essays, source-based arguments, and research papers; thinking and reading critically; using documentation style correctly; designing documents; writing for the Web; writing about literature; writing for business; creating oral presentations; taking essay tests; and using correct grammar, punctuation, and mechanics correctly. Anyone looking to succeed and fulfill their potential in writing.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2006-11-05

We are using this as a textbook in our home schooling. It is very easy to understand and use. My child is learning a lot and it was definitely the right purchase for us.

Usefulness of the Handbook.......2006-03-11

This handbook is a great asset for any college student that requires a great reference on all types of writing formats in an English course. The Handbook does clearify alot of misconceptions with writing formats such as MLA, APA, Chicago Manual, and many others. It also provides you examples on how the papers using such writing formats should appear on a paper.
I was able to even use for my research papers in History class even though i got it originally for my English course ENC1102.

BEST Writers Handbook of All ! !.......2005-11-13

I have found this to be the BEST writers' handbook of all the ones I've studied. I am a private tutor in Mountain View, California and I use it for my high school & college students.

It contains several great sections on how to develop ideas for writing essays, the best I've found anywhere. Plenty of examples for multiple disciplines: Social studies, Literature, Art, Business, and research papers. Well organized - each chapter contains references to other related sections.

Other texts I've reviewed (in order of preference): Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers 5th, 6th, & 7th editions (Troyka); 2) The Scribner Handbook for Writers (DiYanni); 3) The Random House Handbook (Crews); 4) The Holt Handbook; 5) Harcourt & Harbrace; 6) Prentice Hall

Just what I expected.......2005-10-04

The book that I recieved what in the exact quality that it was listed to be in. I was a little disappointed in the amount of time that it took to get the book compared to other companies I have worked with on Amazon, but I understand it might not be the companies fault.

Has Everything You Need.......2002-08-11

This is pretty nice reference book, although some of the stuff in it are really obvious. The menu on the first page makes it really easy to find what you're looking for. I didn't like the way the MLA documentation section was designed; it had only a few exmaples.

Bureaucracy: What Government Agencies Do and Why They Do It (Basic Books Classics)

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great read for policy people
This book is NOT a sociological examination of bureaucracy
Good book
Student Review
Wonderfully written

Bureaucracy: What Government Agencies Do and Why They Do It (Basic Books Classics)
James Q. Wilson
Manufacturer: Basic Books
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A leading expert explains what government bureaucracies do and why they behave the way they do.

Customer Reviews:

great read for policy people.......2007-05-09

I just finished a masters program in public policy, and though this book was not used in any of my classes, it was recommended reading. I have to say that it provides a great introduction to bureaucracies and why they are the way they are. (Spoiler: it's not, as many believe, because bureacrats are idiots) Coming from a background of small, private-sector organizations, this was especially useful for me.

I appreciate Wilson's taxonomies of various organizations. Every political scientist has to have a 2x2 matrix to divide the world, but one of Wilson's, that divides organizations into "production," "coping," "craft," and "procedural" is particularly useful. If you are planning a career in public service, you'd do well to take some time to match your personality to the type of organization you're thinking of joining.

This book is NOT a sociological examination of bureaucracy .......2007-03-10

Though the author does name drop Max Weber twice, this book is far from a concise sociological understanding of the concept bureaucracy. So reading it from this standpoint, the material would appear a bit long winded and inconcise. I would not recommend this book if you are interested in understanding bureaucracy from a sociological perspective. The focus is strictly government bureaucracy (mostly if not entirely a United States bureacracy analysis). "Search inside this book" and you can see how the author breaks up this focus. ( Don't be fooled by reading the paged provided to you by Amazon, the rest of the book isn't at all like those few beginning pages. The book gets more uninteresting as you read the following chapters.) In my opinion the book is overloaded with example that, as reader, you kind of lose focus as to what the points of those examples are. And it's almost as though these "examples" that the author provides are really suppose to be stand alone "stories of interest" The book was written in 1989 so all the examples are dated in that respect so if you purchase this book now in 2007, these examples may not be of any interest in and of themselves like I believe the author intended them to be. For 25 plus dollars I would say that this book really isn't worth a purchase but if money is not an issue or if you can get this book for less then whatever you know. It not even a very good book on government bureaucracy either in my opinion because the author really isn't very insightful in his analysis. Just read the review by Tansu Demir found in the review section and save your money.

Good book.......2007-02-15

This is a book used for my public management class and I have to say, it is pretty interesting. I feel that there is some overlap in chapters, but overall it's a good book.

Student Review.......2006-07-09

Overall good book offering the student of Bureaucratic Behavior a unique insight into the wide variety of personality traits that are commonly found in today's bureacracies as well as an in-depth vew of how the US form of Governemnt operates in a sometimes difficult arena of these personalities. I do believe chapter summaries could have been better developed and in some cases there was too much in the examples and in some there was too little. Overall a good book on the subject.

Wonderfully written.......2005-04-20

Wilson, as usual, writes amazingly well in this comprehensive book covering bureaucracies, how they operate, and why bureaucrats act the way they do.

He discusses the different organizational features that persist across all bureaucracies, and why it is that once a bureaucracy is created it's almost impossible to get rid of. This may pique your interest if you've been following the recent attempts to solve our intelligence problems by adding more layers of bureaucrats, as if that will somehow solve the problem.

Highly recommended to all students of American politics.

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Brain Fanatics
NOT the textbook, just an outline

An Introduction to Brain and Behavior
Bryan Kolb , and Ian Q. Whishaw
Manufacturer: Worth Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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Customer Reviews:

Brain Fanatics.......2006-12-27

This textbook provides a thorough introduction to the brain, starting from the nerves to actual sensory systems (motor, auditory, visual etc.,). Even though I spent some time reading this book, I was disappointed the professor only referred to it once or twice and relied primarily on lectures to create tests. Besides providing the mechanism behind the flow of information in the brain, its discussion of how injuries to the brain result in certain conditions (visual agnosia, neglect syndrome, amnesia, aphasia etc.,) also helped my understanding of the material a lot. The biggest hurdle is understanding how nerves function, after that everything is more or less memorization.

NOT the textbook, just an outline.......2006-08-30

This is NOT a paperback version of the textbook.
It is simply an outline of all the important terms from the book. It might be helpful if you don't want to highlight your book, and want all important terms in one place, but it is not a substitute for the book.
Buy the hardcover version if you want the real text.

Average customer rating:

Excellent quiz reference
Not for PMP
Nothing Better Than The Source!
Great Study Guide
Nice add-on

Q & As for the PMBOK Guide

Manufacturer: Project Management Institute
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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Customer Reviews:

Excellent quiz reference.......2007-03-13

I will be taking my exam the first weekend in April and I feel that this book is an excellent tool to help you prepare. One of my co-workers who just took her exam said she saw 2 questions from the book on her actual exam. She passed and I am confident that I will pass also.

Not for PMP.......2007-02-22

Be warned that it doesn't contain the same type of situational questions that you will find in the PMP test. While these simple questions about concepts in the PMBOK might help you to practice for the CAPM test, the author doesn't even claim that the book will help you prepare for any test.

I bought this little book because I wanted to practice a little more, and because it was on sale. I finished it in less than two hours and never touched it again. A 100% success rate with these easy questions doesn't mean that you are prepared to pass the PMP test.

Nothing Better Than The Source!.......2007-01-09

I started off taking the classes to get my 23 credits to qualify for the CAPM exam. After I finished the schooling and started taking practice test I found I wasn't getting enough of the answers right. The second thing I did was order the Aileen exam prep guide and some flashcards but I ran into the same problem as before lol.

I always heard that the PMBOK is so hard to understand etc. When I actually took the time to read it for myself I found it informative. It's not something you read in a sitting but it's not impassible. I was reading a little each day and as of this writing on the last the chapter of the book.

Buying test prep materials is tricky because some authors give you their watered down version of the PMBOK but when the test comes they are testing on the words phases and process from the PMBOK not someone else's rendition of the book.

It's worth the investment. You can finish it in a month there are only 12 chapters. I recommend you do nothing but read the book first. Second take the classes/training. Third order a test prep book and flash cards.

Great Study Guide.......2006-11-07

The Q&A guide points out the key area of the PMBOK. It helps users to focuse of the key study area.

Nice add-on.......2006-03-15

This is a cute little book that wasn't exactly what I was looking for but I did find useful.

Criminal Law: Examples and Explanations (Examples & Explanations Series)

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Comprehensive and Well Organized
Lacking in Some Key Areas
Somewhat helpful
Very good
Waste of time

Criminal Law: Examples and Explanations (Examples & Explanations Series)
Richard G. Singer , and John Q. LA Fond
Manufacturer: Aspen Publishers
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A favorite among law students and professors alike, the Examples & Explanations series is ideal for studying, reviewing and testing your understanding through application of hypothetical examples. Authored by leading professors with extensive classroom experience, Examples & Explanations titles offer hypothetical questions in the subject area, complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topic, and compare your own analysis.

Customer Reviews:

Comprehensive and Well Organized.......2007-05-10

Good book - I use this series to make my outlines, as they are usually more compreshensive with black-letter law than the texts. This one in particular is so much better than the actual text book we used. Buy this if you want to get a good crim law grade.

Lacking in Some Key Areas.......2007-05-01

This is not a bad book for what it purports to be: a companion volume to a criminal law course. If you're consulting it for quick explanations of things you've covered elsewhere and just need some clarification on, it does the job (though, to be fair, this is true of any of dozens of similar books, all available on Amazon).

That said, Crim. isn't the most complicated subject you'll face in law school (it's probably one of the easiest during the first year). If you're seeking out study aids, you're probably making up for a shoddy professor or cramming for an exam. This book isn't much good in either instance.

This book is unlike other volumes from the E&E series that I've used (and found very helpful) in that it really fails to stand on its own. Explanations are very often weak (and too many require you to go searching through chapters a hundred pages back). Tables that attempt to provide handy comparisons of MPC and common law provisions are slapped together and hard to follow (when you've done the studying and know what they're trying to convey, it's particularly striking how badly they fail at it. It's like borrowing notes from a classmate and trying to make sense of their personal shorthand). While the book does a nice job of referencing case law (which may or may not be in your particular casebook) it's less consistent on MPC sections-- explanations are to be accepted without a point of reference, leaving exam takers vulnerable to professors who will (as law professors ALWAYS do) twist the facts beyond the obvious application of the rule.

Somewhat helpful.......2007-01-11

The upside of this E&E book is the writing. The authors of this book have quite a wicked sense of humor and it definitely shows in the practice example questions. The explanations, on the other hand, were limited in scope since the distinctions between common law jurisdictions and the MPC were not layed out completely. Probably the least helpful of the E&E series.

Very good.......2006-05-18

This book was very good. Dressler's classic "Understanding Criminal Law" has a more thorough (and probably better) explanation of the law. However, the Examples in this book are very helpful and as a result this book rivals Dressler's.

Waste of time.......2006-04-28

All of the E&E books I've read, including this one, are disappointing. They might be good if you haven't been attending class and need to learn the material for the first time. But I'm not sure why you would waste time on these vague materials if you have kept up in class. I recommend a more advanced study guide. Also, the Q&As at the end of the chapters are too verbose. Most of the answers are pages long, when they should be at most a few paragraphs, if not a few sentences.

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