bcs books catalogue oct14 to mar15
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BOOKS october 2014 – march 2015
£32.99 • 308pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-277-4 • September 2014www.bcs.org/books/businessanalysis
BUSINESS ANALYSISThird editionDebra Paul, James cadle and Donald Yeates (editors)
business analysts must respond to today’s challenges by developing practical, creative and financially sound solutions. they need look no further for the necessary tools.
this new edition of the best-selling ba guide includes the impact of agile, an introduction to business architecture and expanded material on gap analysis and benefits management.
‘An invaluable contribution to a fundamental profession, building on what was an already outstanding second edition.’ George Hancock, Head of Corporate Business Analysis, Allianz Insurance PLC
BUSINESS ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES99 essential tools for success - Second editionJames cadle, Debra Paul and Paul turner
the development of business analysis as a professional discipline has extended the role of the business analyst, who now needs the widest possible array of tools and the skills and knowledge to be able to use each when and where it is required.
this new edition provides 99 possible techniques and practical guidance on how and when to apply them.
‘An excellent compendium of BA techniques packed with useful examples. BAs at all levels will discover something new.’ Christina Lovelock, Programme Manager, Health and Social Care Information Centre
£32.99 • 356pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-273-6 • September 2014www.bcs.org/books/batechniques
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PROBLEM MANAGEMENTAn implementation guide for the real worldmichael G. hall
Problem management is the It service management process that tends to return more benefits more quickly than any of the others. this book provides real-world guidance on all aspects of implementing and running an effective problem management function, from proposition and justification of the function to different ways of organising it.
offering advice and recommendations tailored to different types of organisations, it gives It practitioners, consultants and managers the tools to add real value to their businesses.
£29.99 • 190pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-241-5 • November 2014www.bcs.org/books/problemmanagement
DEVELOPING INFORMATION SYSTEMSPractical guidance for IT professionalsJames cadle (editor)
Systems development is the process of creating and maintaining information systems including hardware, software, data, procedures and people. this practical book provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic and can also be used as a handy reference guide by those already working in the field. It is the only textbook that supports the bcS certificate in Systems Development.
‘[A] timely update to the corpus on systems development. It is comprehensive, but consumable and good for reference thanks to its clear and well-signposted layout.’ Heather Dunlop-Jones, IBM Distinguished Engineer
£29.99 • 320pp • ISBN • 978-1-78017-245-3 • September 2014www.bcs.org/books/informationsystems
£19.99 • 240pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-237-8 • October 2014 www.bcs.org/problemmanager
a series of good industry practice guides to key roles in It service management and It security.
covering skills, responsibilities, dependencies and career progression as well as relevant tools, standards and frameworks, these books are essential reading for all It graduates and professionals wanting to move into a new role.
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CONTINUAL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT MANAGERCareers in IT service managementDavid Whapples
to remain competitive, businesses need to ensure that their systems are supporting their needs. the role of a continual service improvement (cSI) manager is to align It services to changing business needs and to identify areas for improvement. based on the author’s extensive experience, this practical book gives an excellent introduction to the role.
£19.99 • 120pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-224-8 • March 2015 www.bcs.org/csimanager
PROBLEM MANAGER Careers in IT service management colin rudd
Problem management is about finding permanent solutions to technical problems and recurring incidents in a business’s It infrastructure. this book describes the problem manager role in depth, including purpose, required skills and career progression.
‘[A]n easy to read compendium on managing problems in any organisation, not just IT.’ Daniel Breston, Lean ITSM Consultant Coach, Qriosity Limited
BCS GUIDES TO IT ROLES
business relationship management (brm) is crucial for building and maintaining strong relationships between a service provider and customer. this book gives an excellent introduction to the role of a br manager.
‘[T]he definitive guide to business relationship management for all IT and business professionals.’ Brian Scott MBCS, IT Management Consultant and Chair of the BCS SMSG
£19.99 • 190pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-250-7 • June 2014 www.bcs.org/brmanager
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGER Careers in IT service management ernest brewster
SERVICE DESK AND INCIDENT MANAGER Careers in IT service management Peter Wheatcroft
the role of a service desk and incident manager is to minimise the impact of service disruptions and ensure that normal service is restored as soon as possible. this book looks at the skills and knowledge required to be successful in this role.
‘This book thoughtfully combines all that is at the heart of sustainable and consistent IT service desk delivery.’ John Rignall, senior IT service leader
£19.99 • 160pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-233-0 • July 2014 www.bcs.org/sdimanager
SECURITY ARCHITECT Careers in information security Jon collins
Security architects are responsible for maintaining the security of an organisation’s computer systems as well as developing security architectures that fit business requirements. this book provides practical guidance for anyone wanting to know more about what the role entails.
‘Required reading, not just for security architects or those entering the role but also and perhaps more importantly for those responsible for hiring them.’ Rik Ferguson, Vice President, Security Research, Trend Micro
£19.99 • 160pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-220-0 • September 2014 www.bcs.org/isarchitect
INFORMATION SECURITY AUDITOR Careers in information security Wendy Goucher
the role of an information security (or assurance) auditor is vital for identifying security gaps in an organisation’s information systems. however, it is a role that is often maligned as a ‘check list monkey’ who adds nothing to the business. this practical book confronts this stereotype and gives an excellent introduction to the role.
£19.99 •120pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-216-3 • March 2015 www.bcs.org/isauditor
Information risk management (Irm) is about identifying, assessing and prioritising risks to keep information secure and available. this accessible book provides practical guidance to the principles and development of a strategic approach to an Irm programme. It is the only textbook for the bcS Practitioner certificate in Information risk management.
£24.99 • 208pp •ISBN 978-1-78017-265-1 • December 2014www.bcs.org/books/irm
NLP FOR BUSINESS ANALYSTSMake things happen with neuro-linguistic programming Peter Parkes
business analysts can increase effectiveness most by developing soft skills. this is the only book on neuro-linguistic programming written specifically for business analysts. It will equip them to communicate across cultures, resolve conflicts, motivate teams and become better leaders.
£29.99 • 240pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-281-1 • March 2015www.bcs.org/books/NLP4BA
AGILE FOUNDATIONPrinciples, practices and frameworks Peter measey (editor)
agile practices transform the way organisations carry out business and respond to change. this book gives a comprehensive introduction to agile principles and methodologies. It is the official textbook for the bcS agile Foundation certification.
£24.99 • 240pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-254-5 • February 2015www.bcs.org/books/agile
OFF-THE-SHELF IT SOLUTIONSA practitioner’s guide to selection and procurement martin tate
this practical book presents a proven decision-making process to help It and business managers select the off-the-shelf software package that best fits the needs of their organisation. Suitable for all sectors, it offers a structured approach to managing stakeholders, requirements and candidate It vendors.
£29.99 • 288pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-258-3 • February 2015www.bcs.org/books/offtheshelf
INFORMATION RISK MANAGEMENTA practitioner’s guide David Sutton
FORTHCOMING
BESTSELLERS
SOFTwARE TESTING An ISTQB–ISEB Foundation guide - Revised second edition brian hambling (editor)
this best-selling title is the only official textbook of the IStQb-bcS certified tester Foundation Level. It is ideal for those who wish to cement their software testing knowledge with industry recognised techniques and theory.
‘Succinctly and clearly written with no nonsense.’ Brian Peaker, IT Training Magazine (review of first edition)
£27.99 • 224pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-76-2 • 2010 www.bcs.org/books/softwaretesting
SOFTwARE TESTING An ISEB Intermediate Certificate brian hambling and angelina Samaroo
building on the success of their best-selling Foundation book, the authors take software testers to the next level of professional testing expertise. the book includes worked examples and sample questions and is the only official textbook of the bcS Intermediate certificate in Software testing.
£32.99 • 176pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-13-7 • 2009 www.bcs.org/books/intersoftwaretesting
PRACTICAL DATA MIGRATION Second edition Johny morris
this book is for managers and practitioners tasked with the movement of data from old systems to a new repository. It uses a series of steps guaranteed to get the reader from an empty new system to one that is working and backed by the user population.
‘For any practitioner faced with the challenge of delivering a successful data migration, this book is an absolute necessity.’ Dylan Jones, Founder Data Migration Pro/Data Quality Pro £29.99 • 266pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-84-7 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/datamigration
PRINCIPLES OF DATA MANAGEMENT Facilitating information sharing - Second edition Keith Gordon
this professional reference guide covers all the key areas of data management, including database development, data quality and corporate data modelling.
‘Keith Gordon has done an excellent job of laying out the full set of dimensions to be addressed for the effective management of an organization’s information.’ David Hay, President, Essential Strategies, Inc.
£29.99 • 250pp • 978-1-78017-184-5 • 2013 www.bcs.org/books/datamanagement
an intermediate level guide for exam candidates and It departments, this book provides clarification and expansion of the core ItIL texts. the new edition reflects current thinking from ItIL and is aligned to the latest syllabus for the Intermediate certificate in Service offerings and agreements.
‘[A]n excellent book for prospective candidates taking the Intermediate SOA examination.’ Peter Wheatcroft FBCS CITP (review of first edition)
£29.99 • 200pp • 978-1-78017-192-0 • April 2014 www.bcs.org/books/soa
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT A guide for ITIL® Foundation exam candidates - Second edition
ernest brewster, richard Griffiths, aidan Lawes and John Sansbury
this guide introduces ItIL to Foundation exam candidates and offers a practical understanding of It service management.
‘Straight-shooting description, examples and advice from experienced guys.’ Rob England, The IT Skeptic (review of first edition)
£20.99 • 200pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-93-9 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/itsmfoundation
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION PRACTICE QUESTIONS For ITIL® Foundation exam candidates - Second edition
Steve mann, tony Gannon and Nigel mear
the most authoritative guide to preparing for the ItIL Foundation certificate includes an extensive range of practice questions, answers and guidance.
‘Well written, concise, practical advice for students.’ Dave Jones, Pink Elephant (review of first edition)
£20.99 • 100pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-114-2 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/itsmquestions
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND ANALYSIS A guide for ITIL® exam candidates - Second edition John Sansbury
this user-friendly book will help candidates pass the ItIL oSa Intermediate examination. It references the source material from the core ItIL texts and gives practical guidance based on real-life experience.
‘An excellent aid to preparation for those seeking success in the examination together with a superb reference manual to complement the existing ITIL guidance.’ Phil ‘Monty’ Montanaro, Service Management SME, HP (review of first edition) £29.99 • 160pp • 978-1-78017-196-8 • April 2014 www.bcs.org/books/osa
SERVICE OFFERINGS AND AGREEMENTS A guide for ITIL® exam candidates - Second edition richard Griffiths
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT
£29.99 • 192pp • ISBN 978-1-902-505-824 • 2007 www.bcs.org/books/servicedelivery
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Expert guidance for IT service managers and practitioners - Revised edition Shirley Lacy and David Norfolk
configuration management is the tracking, recording and monitoring of the elements of a business It system and any changes and developments. this book presents a view of configuration management with expert feedback from practitioners who have implemented configuration management in a wide range of real environments.
‘[T]his book is an invaluable contribution to the governance of continual configuration management improvement.’ Krikor Maroukian, Project Manager, Printec S.A.
£27.99 • 160pp • 978-1-78017-228-6 • January 2014 www.bcs.org/books/configuration
BUSINESS-FOCUSED IT AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE Second edition David miller
Designed to give It professionals a thorough understanding of their business colleagues and customers, this book sets ambitious new goals for It service delivery and demonstrates how to achieve them.
‘David Miller is a respected figure in business service management . . . [he] provides solid coverage and well-chosen examples of his tour of the subject.’ CIO Magazine ‘A good read for existing and aspiring CIOs.’ Bob Assirati, Projects Director, Office of Government Commerce (OGC)
£29.99 • 208pp • ISBN 978-1-902505-88-6 • 2008 www.bcs.org/books/businessfocus
wORLD CLASS IT SERVICE DELIVERY Peter Wheatcroft
this book is a distillation of good industry practices in It service delivery and demonstrates the factors that enable organisations to achieve world-class standards. the book is for It managers, executives and consultants.
‘A mindset for how IT should engage with business.’ Information Age ‘A wide-ranging and balanced view of implementing a truly world-class service function.’ Aidan Lawes FBCS CITP FISM, Ex-CEO itSMF
PRICE LIST
ISBN GBP
AGILE FOUNDATION 9781780172545 £24.99
ALAN TURING AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES 9781906124908 £15.99
BCS GLOSSARY OF COMPUTING AND ICT 13th edition 9781780171500 £19.99
BIDS, PROPOSALS AND TENDERS 9781906124892 £27.99
BUSINESS ANALYSIS Third edition 9781780172774 £32.99
BUSINESS ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES Second edition 9781780172736 £32.99
BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT 9781906124724 £20.99
BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 9781780171463 £29.99
BUSINESS-FOCUSED IT AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE Second edition 9781902505886 £29.99
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGER 9781780172507 £19.99
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Revised edition 9781780172286 £27.99
CONTINUAL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT MANAGER 9781780172248 £19.99
DEVELOPING INFORMATION SYSTEMS 9781780172453 £29.99
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS Second edition 9781902505893 £29.99
ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT 9781906124670 £29.99
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HOME COMPUTER SECURITY 9781906124694 £15.99
EXPLOITING IT FOR BUSINESS BENEFIT 9781902505923 £29.99
FINANCE FOR IT DECISION MAKERS Third edition 9781780171227 £29.99
GOVERNANCE OF IT 9781780171548 £29.99
GREEN IT FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICE 9781906124625 £29.99
THE HUMAN TOUCH 9781906124915 £20.99
INFORMATION RISK MANAGEMENT 9781780172651 £24.99
INFORMATION SECURITY AUDITOR 9781780172163 £19.99
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES Second edition 9781780171753 £24.99
IT-ENABLED BUSINESS CHANGE 9781902505916 £29.99
IT PROCUREMENT HANDBOOK FOR SMEs 9781902505985 £32.99
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT Second edition 9781906124939 £20.99
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION PRACTICE QUESTIONS Second edition 9781780171142 £20.99
A MANAGER’S GUIDE TO IT LAW Second edition 9781906124755 £29.99
MANAGING IT PROJECTS FOR BUSINESS CHANGE 9781780171609 £24.99
MASTER THE MOMENT 9781906124731 £15.99
NLP FOR BUSINESS ANALYSTS 9781780172811 £29.99
NLP FOR PROJECT MANAGERS 9781906124687 £29.99
OFF-THE-SHELF IT SOLUTIONS 9781780172583 £29.99
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND ANALYSIS Second edition 9781780171968 £29.99
PRACTICAL DATA MIGRATION Second edition 9781906124847 £29.99
A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO BUSINESS PROCESS MODELLING Second edition 9781906124120 £32.99
ISBN GBP
A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY 9781906124700 £32.99
PRINCIPLES OF DATA MANAGEMENT Second edition 9781780171845 £29.99
PROBLEM MANAGEMENT 9781780172415 £29.99
PROBLEM MANAGER 9781780172378 £19.99
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Second edition 9781780171807 £24.99
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR IT-RELATED PROJECTS Second edition 9781780171180 £24.99
SECURITY ARCHITECT 9781780172200 £19.99
SERVICE DESK AND INCIDENT MANAGER 9781780172330 £19.99
SERVICE OFFERINGS AND AGREEMENTS Second edition 9781780171920 £29.99
SHORTCUTS TO SUCCESS 9781780171715 £24.99
SOFTWARE TESTING An ISEB Intermediate Certificate 9781906124137 £32.99
SOFTWARE TESTING An ISTQB–ISEB Foundation guide Revised second edition 9781906124762 £27.99
USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING 9781780171678 £24.99
WORKING THE CROWD Second edition 9781780171265 £15.99
WORLD CLASS IT SERVICE DELIVERY 9781902505824 £29.99
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PROjECT MANAGEMENT
MANAGING IT PROjECTS FOR BUSINESS CHANGE From risk to success Jeff morgan and chris Dale
Project set-up and a thorough understanding of the business context are vital to project success. the focus of this book is large business change projects with a core It component and a significant dependency on team competence. ‘An excellent resource for practitioners reflecting good practice in managing projects’ Professor Darren Dalcher, Director, National Centre for Project Management
£24.99 • 238pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-160-9 • 2013 www.bcs.org/books/change
SHORTCUTS TO SUCCESS Project management in the real world - Second edition elizabeth harrin
97 per cent of successful projects are led by an experienced project manager. this book gives advice to those who need to get up to speed quickly. Shortlisted for the 2014 cmI management book of the Year. ‘Lives up to the “real world” promise in its title, providing concise, practical advice for leaders of large projects, small projects, and everything between.’ Tom Kendrick, MBA, PMP, Project Management Director, UC Berkeley Extension, California
£24.99 • 242pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-171-5 • 2013 www.bcs.org/books/shortcuts
PROjECT MANAGEMENT FOR IT-RELATED PROjECTS Second edition bob hughes (editor)
Ideal for It practitioners with project management responsibility, this practical guide explains the principles of It-related project management, covering key areas such as project planning, monitoring and control, change and risk management and communication.
‘This is a project manager’s “must-have” book. 10/10!’ George Williams MBCS CITP, Management Consultant
£24.99 • 150pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-118-0 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/projectmanagement
NLP FOR PROjECT MANAGERS Make things happen with neuro-linguistic programming Peter Parkes
Project managers often come from technical backgrounds where lack of people skills development is common. this book will equip them to become better leaders through neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).
‘To be effective, project managers must learn the language of the boardroom. . . . this book will help you to do that.’ Neville Bain, Chairman, Institute of Directors
£29.99 • 240pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-68-7 • 2011 www.bcs.org/books/NLP4PM
BUSINESS SKILLS
THE HUMAN TOUCH Personal skills for professional success Philippa thomas, Debra Paul and James cadle
the importance of strong interpersonal skills cannot be overstated in today’s business world.
‘This book does an excellent job of describing how people work together and what motivates them in practical ways that can be put to work immediately.’ Donald H Taylor, Chairman, Learning and Performance Institute
£20.99 • 256pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-91-5 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/humantouch
wORKING THE CROwD Social media marketing for business - Second edition eileen brown
engaging with social media is now a key part of global business communications. this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to get to grips with the available tools.
‘A masterpiece, unravelling the complexities, acronyms and challenges presented by the ever-changing world of social media.’ Sarah Speake, Industry Director, Technology, Google UK (review of first edition)
£15.99 • 178pp • ISBN 978-1-780171-26-5 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/workcrowd2
MASTER THE MOMENT Fifty CEOs teach you the secrets of time management Pat brans
high achievers are not necessarily smarter, but they do have different attitudes and are more careful how they use time.
‘Exhaustively researched, skilfully conveyed, and insightful in its applications, this book should be required reading for anyone who aspires to be an effective leader.’ Donald T. Philipps, Author, Lincoln on Leadership
£15.99 • 254pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-73-1 • 2010 www.bcs.org/books/timemaster
BIDS, PROPOSALS AND TENDERS Succeeding with effective writing David Nickson
this book is a must-have guide for anyone producing bids and proposals, ranging from short covering letters through to tenders for major corporate or government procurement.
‘An excellent guide on how to approach proposal writing.’ Viv Green, Vice President, Application Service, Capgemini
£27.99 • 140pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-89-2 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/bids
BUSINESS AND IT
the book is essential reading for any executive contemplating or managing their information strategies and any enterprise architect involved in managing the delivery of an ecm solution.
‘Even the most hardened of ECM professionals will find this book of great value.’ Chris Blaik, Marketing Director EMEA, EMC Corporation
£29.99 • 172pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-67-0 • 2011 www.bcs.org/books/ECM
ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT A business and technical guide Stephen a. cameron
every information system brought into service in every type of organisation requires user acceptance testing. It is by far the most common activity carried out by non-It specialists.
‘This book comfortably fills the void that exists to help UA testers understand their role and the many tasks they have to undertake.’ Geoff Thompson, Chair of the UK Testing Board
£24.99 • 225pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-167-8 • 2013 www.bcs.org/books/uat
USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING A step-by-step guide brian hambling and Pauline van Goethem
this book is a pragmatic guide to information assurance for both business professionals and technical experts.
‘A timely update to ensure that BCS remains as an important leader in the education of information security principles.’ David Smith, Deputy Commissioner and Director of Data Protection, Information Commissioner’s Office
£24.99 • 224pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-175-3 • 2013 www.bcs.org/books/informationsecurity
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES Second edition andy taylor, David alexander, amanda Finch and David Sutton
this highly accessible book provides practical guidance on how to create a safe and robust governance framework for an organisation by applying the principles of the ISo Governance of It Standard 38500. ‘Profoundly valuable for any business venture and also engaging and entertaining’ Simon Walker, Director General, Institute of Directors
£29.99 • 146pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-154-8 • 2013 www.bcs.org/books/itgovernance
GOVERNANCE OF IT An executive guide to ISO/IEC 38500 a. L. holt
to be effective at a senior level, It professionals need not only appropriate technical skills and experience, but also a broad understanding of the context in which they operate.
‘Thorough coverage of professional issues, set in a business context and wonderfully illustrated by numerous case studies. This book should be read . . . by everyone working in the industry.’ Professor Richard Millar, Dean of Computing & Engineering, University of Ulster
£24.99 • 210pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-180-7 • January 2014 www.bcs.org/books/professionalissues
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Second edition Frank bott
this book provides a full understanding of the importance of It when trying to achieve an organisation’s green objectives. Primarily aimed at It service providers, it also contains advice for the general It user.
‘This deserves to be a widely-read primer for anybody getting to grips with what the corporate carbon footprint is doing to business and technology . . .’ CIO Magazine
£29.99 • 165pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-62-5 • 2010 www.bcs.org/books/greenit
GREEN IT FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICE An ISEB Foundation guide mark G. o’Neill
Successful business continuity requires the creation of and adherence to a logistical plan that ensures an organisation’s critical functions are maintained or restored in the event of disruption. this book provides a clear and simple template-based approach.
‘Make sure this book is close at hand when you are tackling any tricky business planning situation.’ Wendy Goucher, InfoSecSkills
£20.99 • 128pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-72-4 • 2010 www.bcs.org/books/businesscontinuity
BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT In practice Stuart hotchkiss
this practical guide is written for organisations implementing a business continuity management system and seeking certification in line with ISo 22301.
‘If you want to know more about ISO 22301, this is the first (and perhaps only) book you need to read.’ Lyndon Bird FBCI, Business Continuity Institute
£29.99 • 128pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-146-3 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/bcms
BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Implementation and certification to ISO 22301 hilary estall
In this second edition Jon holt covers all aspects of the bPm process, including analysis, specification, measurement and documentation, the presentation of process information, enterprise architecture and business tools.
‘Jon Holt’s clear and engaging style makes a potentially difficult subject highly accessible.’ Paul McNeillis, Head of Professional Services, BSI
£32.99 • 248pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-12-0 • 2009 www.bcs.org/books/processmodelling
FINANCE FOR IT DECISION MAKERS A practical handbook - Third edition michael blackstaff
this book is ideal for all It decision makers who wish to conquer their fear of finance or refresh existing knowledge. the third edition has been updated with International Financial reporting Standards (IFrS) terminology.
‘An easy-to-read guide to finance for any IT professional interested in financially justifying IT.’ Mehmet Hurer MBCS CITP, Security Consultant, BT
£29.99 • 278pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-122-7 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/finance
IT PROCUREMENT HANDBOOK FOR SMEs David Nickson
this practical handbook for small to medium enterprises looking to purchase It products and services guides the reader through the entire procurement process. It covers topics such as identifying and managing the changing It requirements of the business, through the evaluation and bidding process, to managing suppliers and the delivery of their It products and services.
£32.99 • 208pp • ISBN 978-1-902505-98-5 • 2008 www.bcs.org/books/procurement
A MANAGER’S GUIDE TO IT LAw Second edition Jeremy holt and Jeremy Newton (editors)
this comprehensive guide for management professionals discusses the It-related legal issues faced by businesses on a daily basis, such as data protection, contracts, intellectual property law and cloud computing.
‘[P]acked with information that we as IT professionals need.’ Peter Wheatcroft MBCS CITP, Principal Consultant, Partners in IT
£29.99 • 205pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-75-5 • 2011 www.bcs.org/books/itlaw
A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO BUSINESS PROCESS MODELLING Second edition Jon holt
BUSINESS AND IT
IT-ENABLED BUSINESS CHANGE Successful management Dr Sharm manwani
the high-profile failure of major It-related projects in both private and public sectors underlines the need for stringent change management.
‘This book brings together common sense and best practice . . . Well worth reading, for IT professionals and business managers alike.’ John Suffolk, Her Majesty’s Government Chief Information Officer
£29.99 • 160pp • ISBN 978-1-902505-91-6 • 2008 www.bcs.org/books/businesschange
A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY Tools, frameworks and assessment Jon holt and Simon a. Perry
competency is the ability of an individual to perform their working activities and should be based on roles rather than on job descriptions. this book shows how to assess competency in practical and effective ways to deliver productive organisations. essential reading for It managers and directors, consultants and team leaders.
£32.99 • 192pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-70-0 • 2011 www.bcs.org/books/competency
EXPLOITING IT FOR BUSINESS BENEFIT bob hughes
It is the driving force behind business, but often the technological agenda is set without reference to the commercial goals of the company. bob hughes gives It and business managers the insight needed to make effective use of technology in the pursuit of those goals.
‘Bob Hughes has excellent credentials and his background comes through in the book . . . Highly accessible.’ IT Training Magazine
£29.99 • 192pp • ISBN 978-1-902505-92-3 • 2008 www.bcs.org/books/exploitingit
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS Second edition Geoffrey Sampson
technology continues to drive changes in the way we do business, with ever-increasing numbers of companies relying on electronic tools to carry out their business functions. this book enables a better understanding of the It/business interface.
‘For anyone looking to understand the importance of IT to business, this book would be an ideal read and is thoroughly recommended.’ James Poxon MBCS CITP
£29.99 • 280pp • ISBN 978-1-902505-89-3 • 2008 www.bcs.org/books/electronicbusiness
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wOMEN IN ITInspiring the next generation
Gender diversity still poses a major challenge in the It and telecoms industry, with women making up less than 20 per cent of the It workforce. this ebook seeks to encourage more girls and women to consider a career in It by showcasing the lives and careers of female It professionals, entrepreneurs and academics.
Available to download free of charge.
October 2014
PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-287-3 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-288-0 Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-289-7
BIG DATA Opportunities and challenges
Practical guidance for all those who want to understand big data better and learn how to make the most of it.
April 2014 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-262-0 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-263-7 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-264-4
BRING YOUR OwN DEVICE The mobile computing challenge Looks at ways to embrace the benefits of bYoD while offering advice on how to minimise the risks.
2013 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-189-0 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-190-6 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-191-3
START-UPS A toolkit for entrepreneurs
the case studies, interviews and articles provide valuable insight for the aspiring entrepreneur.
2012 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-164-7 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-165-4 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-166-1
MOBILE COMPUTINGSecuring your workforce
Looks at the security risks of an increasingly mobile workforce and proposes a range of possible solutions.
2011 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-111-1 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-112-8 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-113-5
CLOUD COMPUTING Moving IT out of the officeexamines different aspects of the cloud to provide a clearer picture of its benefits and drawbacks.
2012 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-130-2 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-131-9 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-132-6
MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN ITShaping your careerexplores the challenges It professionals face when moving from a technical into a managerial role.
2011 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-102-9 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-103-6 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-104-3
LEADERS IN COMPUTINGChanging the digital world
Provides fascinating insight into the thoughts and ideas of influential figures such as Sir tim berners-Lee and Steve Wozniak.
2011 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-099-2 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-100-5 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-101-2
HEALTH INFORMATICS Improving patient care contains a stimulating selection of material by experts on the latest developments in health informatics.
2012 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-143-2 ePUB ISBN 978-1-78017-144-9 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-145-6
GREEN IT Managing your carbon footprint
Looks at different aspects of green It and how to incorporate them into business strategy.
2012 • PDF ISBN 978-1-78017-134-0 PUB ISBN 978-1-78017-135-7 • Kindle ISBN 978-1-78017-136-4
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BCS GLOSSARY OF COMPUTING AND ICT 13th edition bcS academy Glossary Working Party
this unrivalled study aid and reference tool is designed to support those taking computer courses or courses where computers are used in schools and further education colleges.
‘Remains the essential reference and support for those teaching or taking computer and ICT courses.’ Ian Carey FCIEA, WJEC Subject Officer for Computing/ICT
£19.99 • 470pp • ISBN 978-1-78017-150-0 • 2013 www.bcs.org/books/glossary
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HOME COMPUTER SECURITY robert r. rowlingson
Written for the non-technical home computer user, this guide teaches ‘digital common sense’.
‘[W]alk away with a comprehensive understanding of how to reduce the risks of a cybercriminal attack, and protect [yourself] in the office and in the home.’ Graham Cluley, nakedsecurity.sophos.com
£15.99 • 119pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-69-4 • 2011 www.bcs.org/books/computersecurity
ALAN TURING AND HIS CONTEMPORARIESBuilding the world’s first computers Simon Lavington (editor)
Launched in the centenary year of turing’s birth, this is the fascinating story of the people and projects that flourished in the dawn of the Information age and kick-started the development of digital computers.
‘Fantastic! This is an excellent romp through early computer history.’ Dr Tilly Blyth, Curator of Computing and Information, Science Museum
£15.99 • 111pp • ISBN 978-1-906124-90-8 • 2012 www.bcs.org/books/turing
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