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Overall, I thought the book was very informative. It dealt with a topic I had not yet read about in my studies of project management. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone interested in learning new methods of project management, especially those who are involved in software engineering...

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Managing Smaller Projects: A Practical Approach [book] by PM World Today (Catherine Vilaga)

Date Added: Tuesday 20 May, 2008

Managing Smaller Projects is a practical guide to incorporating principles of Project Management into smaller projects simply and easily. When applied to smaller projects, traditional project management methods and techniques often prove ill-suited and result in overkill. Watson sets out to devise a system that will help people control smaller projects in a logical and effective way without incurring the expensive overhead costs associated with traditional project management methods, tools and techniques. The result is his Smaller Projects (SP) Method. As a human resources (HR) professional, I find that project management is an importan tskill set in my profession. But, because most HR projects are considered small to medium in size, the application of traditional Project Management is daunting and not always practical. The author's approach allows me to introduce the foundations of project management to human resources projects in a more efficient manner that is tailored to the smaller scale of most HR projects. Anyone that must manage smaller projects would benefit most from this book: layman, novice, and the seasoned project manager...

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Avoiding Project Disaster: Titanic Lessons for IT Execs [book] by PM World Today (Réné Le Bel)

Date Added: Tuesday 20 May, 2008

Avoiding Project Disaster parallels today's hubris of IT practices against the hubris surrounding the building, marketing and operation of the cruise liner named Titanic. The book is targeted at senior-level management needing a resource to understand key IT project issues. The author, Mark Kozak-Holland, a history buff and IT consultant in emerging technologies has written a user-friendly book with chapter objectives, conclusions and extensive appendices. While the publisher has targeted the book at senior-level IT management, readers with little IT experience gain insights into why IT projects get into trouble. It is an interesting and enjoyable read...

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Titanic Lessons for IT Projects [book] by PM World Today (Chris Patrick)

Date Added: Tuesday 20 May, 2008

I think that just about anyone with a management background could benefit from this book. The book primarily targets those working in the IT field as a Manager; however, this book could benefit Senior Executives and Mid-Level Managers. This book does not contain a lot of technical jargon, so much of the content could be understood by anyone with a business background. The content of this book could benefit all organizations that see technology as a critical component to the success of their organization. I found this book to be an easy read with interesting concepts and ideas. The author successfully captured my itnerest by incorporating the most notorious "failed project" in recent memory with the difficulties IT Project Managers face on a daily basis. I found the topics to be insightful and I could relate my own project experiences with the examples provided by the author. I feel anyone with a management background could benefit from this intriguing book...

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Wingtips with Spurs [book] by S. Millsap

Date Added: Friday 16 May, 2008

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author has managed to weave together a very resourceful book for the business world while capturing the average person's interest as well. His practical advice on people management and moral life lessons can readily be applied to not only the corporate life, but to one's daily life, proving that being ethical and moral are important aspects of both worlds. His clever writing style and wit are refreshing and a delight to read!..

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Wingtips with Spurs [book] by Charles Ashbacher

Date Added: Friday 16 May, 2008

Although the author sometimes goes a little too far into the libertarian philosophy and uses a bit too much religion, in every other way I am in complete agreement with him. When not engaged in his primary job as a director of human resources for a major corporation, Gooch owns and operates a cattle ranch. As someone who once had a hobby farm and raised cattle, I can deeply empathize with his statements about raising cattle. The theme of the book is to relate the problems of the modern corporate culture to the "simplicity" of herding cattle on a drive. Using analogies between the various components of each area, Gooch describes his philosophy of managing people, loving hard work and having respect for your underlings, whether they are people or cattle. While this may sound demeaning, no one who has ever raised cattle will question the validity of the comparison. The way to get cattle to do what you want is to engage in gentle persuasion, anticipate their needs and to introduce change reasonably slowly. That philosophy works with people as well. You must understand that they have fears, concerns and feelings and that many of the negative things such as poor performance and lay-offs are the responsibility of management. Cattle have personalities and are not interchangeable parts although eventually you must replace even the best due to sagging performance. Sound management advice can be packaged in many ways; in this case it is presented with a western flair and a virtual cowboy intonation. Plain speaking, respect and honesty are always the best long term management strategies, as the trail to success is a long one and sometimes you step in what the cattle leave behind...

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Stirring the Sky : Poetry of The Shadow Poets Society [book] by Erin Aislinn

Date Added: Tuesday 13 May, 2008

Winner: Book Cover of the Week, May 2008 ============================= When I was first forced to study poetry in grade school, I hated it with a passion. I just didn't see the point of grasping for meaning in the subtleties of imagery and poetic devices. Only when I became a literature major in college and got to study with a professor who personified the spirit of poetry did I begin to feel the wallop great poets could pack into a few lines of verse. Poetry can stir our passion, unleash our imagination, touch our hearts, and expand our horizons, so it's only fitting that a book cover for a poetry collection should express the same level of intensity. Artist Charles Johnson's design for Stirring the Sky: Poetry of the Shadow Poets Society certainly stirs me with desire to indulge in a poetic moment...

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Between the Lines [book] by Trisha (USA)

Date Added: Sunday 04 May, 2008

HOW HOT AND STEAMY CAN YOU GET WITHOUT GOING OVER THE LINE?? READ THIS BOOK AND YOU WILL FIND OUT!!!! WONDERFUL, COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. :-)..

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

The Fisherwife, or Aquatic Euthanasia [book] by Michael Maughan

Date Added: Sunday 04 May, 2008

Jake Miller's stories of his life spent savouring the outdoors come through as well-written and illustrative, painting a clear picture for the reader. 'Fisherwife' is a breezy collection of tales delivered as if Miller was recalling his adventures directly to you, just as he would to any friend over the campfire. A Highly amusing and lighthearted read in which moments of quiet reflection are skillfully balanced with hilarious events...

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Aftermath I: The Fight for Survival [book] by Rebecca Brown (Rebecca Reads)

Date Added: Sunday 04 May, 2008

Aftermath I is a wild war yarn of terrorists & nukes, oppression & ragged bands of pilots in overworked planes, wily & daring, unwilling to live enslaved by fanatics. It is also a charming, hopeful love story. This one is a lusty, colorful, articulate read...

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]