This book has everything that you need to know to pass the PMP exam. It is organized by knowledge area and covers all process groups in adequate depth. Also, this version of the book for the third edition PMPBOK is a significantly improved version compared to the one for the 2000 PMBOK. It has been very exhaustively researched and error proofed. I was also impressed with the number of visual aids that help you reinforce knowledge. Every chapter also comes with an exercise that I found invaluable in reinforcing learning.
The book comes with an exam sim CD which has practice questions as well. In all, I recommend this book for it's great content and unbeatable price. Other PMP exam prep books look woefully overpriced and lightweight compared to this book.
All you need to know in an easy to follow format.
Now in its 7th edition, this book has been revised and updated to be include the new information being used in the new PMP exam that is starting on September 30, 2005. This book has proven to be the standard by which others are compared. It's very layout is different, more structured toward the material that is need for the exam. This is combined with the details behind the answers to the questions, right next to the questions so that you don't have to go looking through another book to find what you want. The mathematical formulas are included in with the text in a manner that makes them easy to pull out.
At 500+ large pages it is not a small book, but then again, it isn't a small test. It begins with some background information. Simple things, but things that might prohibit your even taking the test, i.e. take your elgibility letter with the authoriztion number on it, a photo ID and two other forms of ID.
Of course you must meet the education and experience requirements, but other than that, everything you need to know is here in a clear, concise manner. The book includes several practice tests, with answers so you will know if you are passing. One of these is on the CD. The publisher maintains a separate web site for us in conjunction with this book that has much additional information.
The book comes with an exam sim CD which has practice questions as well. In all, I recommend this book for it's great content and unbeatable price. Other PMP exam prep books look woefully overpriced and lightweight compared to this book.