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Project Management
1.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management (Complete Idiot's Guide)
by Sunny Baker, Kim Baker
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Alpha Books
Paperback - 328 pages
(December 1997)

Alpha Books

Synopsis
This "Complete Idiot's Guide" provides instructions for managing a project from the original concept through to completion and implementation. Included are tips and techniques for dealing with disasters and problems and a glossary on techical terms. Read more

2.
30 Minutes to Plan a Project
by Trevor Young
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Kogan Page
Paperback - 64 pages
(September 1997)

Kogan Page


Synopsis
Part of a series of pocket guides aimed at enabling the reader to learn a new skill in just 30 minutes, this text is packed with ideas on how to plan a project from conception to practice. Read more

3.
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management
by Eric Verzuh
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John Wiley and Sons
Paperback - 348 pages
(June 1999)

John Wiley and Sons


Until the early 90s, Project Management was definitely located somewhere near the unsexy end of the business spectrum. But now with the rise of downsizing and outsourcing it has become one of the hot disciplines. Professional membership of the U.S.-based Project Management Institute has quadrupled... Read more

4.
Software Project Management : A Unified Framework (The Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)
by Walker Royce
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Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Hardcover - 416 pages
(July 1998)

Addison Wesley Publishing Company

Synopsis
This text addresses the project management challenges of producing top-quality software on-time and within budget. As with many industries, managers in software development must keep their staff motivated, cost-justify their strategies, beat deadlines and balace budgets, but this becomes all the... Read more

5.
Microsoft Project 98 for Dummies
by Martin Doucette
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IDG Books
Paperback - 360 pages
(30 June, 1998)

IDG Books


Synopsis
This text aims to help readers quickly grasp the fundamentals of Project 98 which include cost tracking, appointment scheduling and chart design all in one software application. The book's "cheat sheet" has helpful and practical pointers, and a CD-ROM contains sample project files and graphics. Read more

6.   Practical PRINCE 2
by Colin Bentley
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The Stationery Office Books
Paperback - 191 pages
(April 1998)

The Stationery Office Books


Synopsis
The PRINCE 2 project management method provides a framework within which any product can be specified, designed and implementation. This is a oractical guide to the PRINCE 2 method. It offers step-by-step advice on how to manage the whole of the project life cycle from inception, through planning... Read more

7.   Prince 2: a Practical Handbook
by Colin Bentley
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Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback - 232 pages
(13 January, 1997)

Butterworth-Heinemann


Synopsis
PRINCE (Projects in Controlled Environments) is the standard project management method for government IT departments, approved by the CCTA. Powerful and flexible, it is increasingly being used by private and public sector companies. SSADM (Structered System Analysis Design Methodology) is the set of... Read more

8.   Large-scale C++ Software Design
by John S. Lakos
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Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co
Paperback - 320 pages
(14 March, 1995)

Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co


Synopsis
Addresses how to manage people, code and resources when creating a large-scale software project. Read more

9.   Fundamentals of Project Management (The Worksmart)
by James P. Lewis
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AMACOM
Paperback - 117 pages
(February 1995)

AMACOM


A reader from U.S.A. , 6 September, 1999
OK but really really basic stuff
Covers the basics -- but if you have ever read any other book on project management, or managed a project yourself, or worked for a company that has a formal project management process, or gone to a 1-day seminar on project management -- this is not for you. There's nothing wrong with this book,...Read more

10.   Managing Projects with Microsoft(r) Project 98: For Windows
by Gwen Lowery
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Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Paperback - 384 pages
(10 October, 1997)

Van Nostrand Reinhold Company


Book Description
Written by Microsoft(r) insiders, this concise guide leads you step by step through key project management stages, explores multiple ways to tailor Project '98 to your specific use and explains how to effectively manage multiple projects. Combining job-tested project management strategies and the... Read more

11.   The Project Management Pocket Book
by Keith Posner
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Management Pocketbooks
Paperback - 112 pages
(December 1998)

Management Pocketbooks


Synopsis
A practical, step-by-step guide to managing a project through to completion. It looks at the key stages and identifies the management techniques that can be applied. From objective setting to implementation, the book emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication. Read more

12.   Projects 50
by Tom Peters
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Alfred A Knopf
Hardcover - 223 pages
(17 December, 1999)

Alfred A Knopf


Transform YOUR world of work!
In search of simplified excellence. This great pocket size guide will help anyone who wants to make their daily work count more. Peter's talks about WOW products and services and this book is an illustration of his walking the talk. On reading the first half I had a dozen new ideas for immediate...Read more

13.   Object-oriented Project Management with UML
by Murray Cantor
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John Wiley and Sons
Paperback - 360 pages
(August 1998)

John Wiley and Sons


Filled with real-world advice for managing software projects, Murray Cantor's Object-Oriented Project Management with UML shows you how to tackle any project using UML and the latest thinking on project management. There's little doubt that this even-handed, commonsensical guide can benefit anyone... Read more

14.   Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2
by CCTA
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The Stationery Office Books
Paperback - 336 pages
(31 August, 1998)

The Stationery Office Books


Synopsis
PRINCE2 is the project management method developed by CCTA. This book presents guidance on how to set-up, organize, control, and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the right quality. It is applicable to projects in both IT and non-IT environments. Read more

15.   How to Be a Better Project Manager
by Trevor Young
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Kogan Page
Paperback - 128 pages
(31 October, 1996)

Kogan Page


Synopsis
This text offers practical advice on: keeping a project on track; making use of computer systems in tracking projects; and keeping control of projects. Read more

16.   The Deadline : A Novel About Project Management
by Tom Demarco
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Dorset House
Paperback
(July 1997)

Dorset House


Essential reading for anybody involved in project management
With a slightly weak beginning, the book suddenly grabs you with the challenge ahead. Each chapter presents situations that are easy to relate to your own projects. Throughout the book, essential entries are made in "a journal" that are worth transferring to your own notebook....Read more

17.   Managing Multimedia
by Elaine England, Andy Finney
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Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co
Paperback - 423 pages
(September 1998)

Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co


Synopsis
This is an examination of how best to manage multimedia projects both on- and offline. Aimed at newcomers to multimedia and the experienced user, this book reflects the trend towards on-line multimedia projects, including Web and Intranet, offers a detailed look at the overall principles of project... Read more

18.   Project Management Demystified
by Geoff Reiss
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E & FN Spon
Paperback - 240 pages
( 8 June, 1995)

E & FN Spon


Synopsis
This book explains the many techniques which have been developed to help you manage projects successfully using very clear objectives within a commercial environment. Examples are drawn from construction, civil engineering, product launches, publishing, computer hardware and software, scientific... Read more

19.   Successful Project Management in a Week
by Mark Brown
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Headway
Paperback - 96 pages
( 1 February, 1998)

Headway


Synopsis
This guide seeks to explain basic principles and provide practical steps for project managers. Topics covered include: understanding the nature of projects; setting up a project; planning projects; controlling projects; and the role and personal qualities of a project manager. Read more

20.   The Handbook of Project Management
by Trevor Young
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Kogan Page
Paperback - 224 pages
(September 1998)

Kogan Page