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Taylor, J.(2004). Managing Information Technology Projects: Applying Project

Management Strategies to Software,Hardware, and Integration Initiatives. New York:AMACOM. Retrieved August 18, 2006, from BooksinPrint database: http://www.patronbooksinprint.com/bowker.

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Taylor, James. Managing Information Technology Projects: Applying Project

Management Strategies to Software, Hardware, and Integration Initiatives. AMACOM, 2004. BooksinPrint. Babson College Horn Lib., Babson Park, MA. 16 August 2006 <http://www.patronbooksinprint.com/bowker>.

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Use the Click For Advanced Search Options for the form to make multiple selections and have additional search criteria including, keyword in subject, year of publication, review source, format, and price range. Take advantage of the online tutorial for more information.

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The Professional Interface has many of the same features as the Patron version. You can create online lists and share them, email them and download them. It is possible to view comparison prices from a variety of online bookstores.