Ciscopress books

Undertow

Hello guys and girls

I am a little bit confused about the books that are needed so as to pass intro.
Currently I have the book called "CCNA self-study" which includes both intro and icnd(http://www.ciscopress.com/title/1587051842).
But I see that a book called "intro exam certification guide " is also needed (http://www.ciscopress.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=1587200945&rl=1=).
Should I read both 2 books in order to pass?

kplab

The differences between the Self-Study Guide series and the Exam Certification Guide series are explained in the following web pages:

http://www.ciscopress.com/series/publisher.asp?st=44059
http://www.ciscopress.com/series/publisher.asp?st=44066

In summary, the Self-Study Guide series is more in-depth. It is more suitable for those who are new to the subject areas. The Exam Certification Guide series is more suitable for those who have conceptual, hands-on knowledge of the subject areas.